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I didn’t expect it “Raquel is et a feel for our new market”

Anger flares in Jerry’s eyes, and he takes a step back “You’reher into Taron’s spot? That should be my promotion”

My jaw tightens, and I turn to face hiave you that idea? Taron hired Rock… Raquel to take over his accounts”

“His international accounts I helped hi”

“You’re in LA now” My tone is final, but he’s turning my decision into a snub

“Temporarily You said I’d be able to come back—”

“You’re here to grow the West Coast branch It’s as important as what Taron did in Nashville”

“But it was in Nashville” Angel and Rocky stroll back to where we’re speaking in low, heated tones “She’s too young and inexperienced”

“She’s young, but she’s proven her ability”

The ladies are back with us, and Rocky s, and I wait too long before blinking away

“I see” Jerry’s tone is cynical “It’s like that”

“Like what?” Angel blinks between the two of us, but Jerry’s eyes are fixed on me

He’s grinning like he just figured out sole, and I don’t like it

“Let’s get soo, but pauses after a few steps “Oh, I was able to set up s with Keller Martin and Shelldrake to to do then”

As far as I’m concerned, the conversation is closed, but I’ht now “We’ll see you then”