"I didn't have any reason to lie. I knew what I was doing when we started our relationship, Nate."
"I know. We both did. But we don't have to worry about it anymore."
"No, we don't."
"I mean, there's more." He smiles at me, a wide, beautiful smile, like he has a gift for me. "After you left the building, I made a few more calls, and then ran after you. You know what happened then."
"Yeah," I whisper.
"Well, the following day, I handed in my resignation." I gasp again and search his face. He looks happy. At peace.
"Nate, God, you didn't have to…"
"Yeah, I did, Jules. But here's the best part. You know I've done well in this business. I've been smart. I'm a very, very wealthy man, sweetheart."
"Okay." I narrow my eyes on his face, not sure where he's going with this.
"Well, as of this morning, you're looking at the CEO of McKenna Enterprises, LLC. We have clients on board, and Mrs. Glover is coming with us too."
"Us?" I ask, in shock.
"Of course us. It's going to be a busy year ahead, but I know you're not afraid of a little hard work."
Oh my God.
"Are you offering me a job?" I ask, still not entirely grasping what he's asking.
"No, my love, I'm offering you a partnership. This is our company."
"Holy shit."
"Is that your way of accepting the position?" he asks with a grin.
"No fraternization policy?" I ask.
"I'm not fond of those," he replies.
"You did this for me?" I whisper, in awe.
"I would do anything for you, baby. When are you going to figure that out?" His face is so serious, so sure.
"Oh, Nate." I launch myself into his arms, and he pulls me close, buries his face in my neck and holds on tight.
"I love you so much, Julianne. Don't leave me again. Please."
I run my fingers through his hair and soak in his warmth
. "I'm here."
He pulls back and gazes down at me, brushes his knuckles down my cheek and kisses my forehead. "Your skin is so soft."
"Natalie and I had my birthday spa treatments today."
"You deserved them." He murmurs.
"Nate?"
"Yes, baby."
I pull my fingers down his face, so in love with this sweet man. "When can I move in?"
"I'll make some calls in the morning."