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Seattle, but since the move the cousins were closer than ever. Family meant everything in their large
group and they got together for any excuse they could find. Heck, they didn t even need excuses. They
just dropped in on each other whenever they could.
Amy is fantastic. We plan on going out again, she stated stubbornly. Let him try and forbid her from
having a friend.
Don t get too cozy around my family, Cassie. You re doing an interview about me, then you ll be
gone, he said lazily like he didn t care, but Cassie heard the threat behind the words. She felt like
she was going to explode, she was so angry with him. After they got done with the Alaska trip she
was certainly going to tell him what she really thought about his arrogance. For now, he had her, and
he knew it.
Don t worry, Max. I m not secretly trying to get close to your family, so that ultimately I can continue
to trail you. You may believe the world thinks you re irresistible, but all I ve ever wanted from you
was an interview. When I m done with it we ll part ways and you never have to look at my face
again, she reassured him. She hoped she d been successful in keeping the anger from her tone. By the
narrowing of his eyes, she thought she may need to try a little harder.
Just as long as you don t forget that, he said in an almost seductive tone. She fought the shudder his
voice invoked. He made her angry one moment, and burning with need the next.
Cassie took a deep breath, making sure her voice would be under control before she spoke again. She
didn t need their argument to escalate any further.
Believe me, Max, I won t be forgetting my place around you, she said in a sugary sweet voice that
made her sick. He looked at her suspiciously, but thankfully let the topic drop.
I need you to fill out these forms. You ll be acting as my secretary on this trip so you need to get
paid, he said, pushing some paperwork toward her. She immediately began to protest. She in no way
wanted him to be her employer, but on the other hand she was grateful he was dropping the whole
scheming conversation.
I don t have time to argue with you, Cassie. We leave first thing in the morning and I have to leave
here in twenty minutes for a business dinner. Fill them out if you want to go, or leave them if you
don t, he said. He turned back to his computer and started typing as if he didn t care what she did at
that point.
With a bit of a pout, Cassie placed her bags down, picked up the papers and walked out of his office.
Cynthia was gone for the day, as were most of the other employees, so she sat at her desk and began
filling out the huge stack of papers. She was only half finished when Max walked out of the room and
paused at her desk.
Leave those in Cynthia s out box. She ll be in for a half day tomorrow and will make sure they get to
HR. Meet me here by six A.M. on the dot. We ll be able to fly directly into Cordova with the
company jet but have to stop in Anchorage first and dump some fuel. The runway is small in Cordova
and the jet has weight restrictions. He was speaking to her as if she knew what he was talking about.
She nodded her head to let him know she understood. He looked at her for a moment longer before he
finally left.
Cassie finished her paperwork, left it for Cynthia, grabbed her bags and headed toward the elevators.
She was tired and wanted nothing more than to go home, get packed, have a hot shower, and try to
catch some sleep before they left.
Upon arriving at her apartment, she popped a dinner into her microwave and sat down in her favorite
chair. She was just beginning to drift off when her telephone rang. She almost let it go to voicemail,
but thought it may be Max with some last minute demands before their trip.
I m so glad I caught you at home. With this time difference, it s almost impossible to reach you, her
best friend s voice came over the line.
Kinsey, I m so glad to hear from you! It s been way too long. You ve got to check in more often so I
know you re still alive, Cassie said, overcome with excitement to hear her voice.
I know. I m a terrible best friend. I ve been so busy, and it s really hard to get to a phone, but I
haven t been able to get you off my mind so I took a trip into town to give you a call. Before you give
me a well-deserved lecture, be aware that this call is costing mega-bucks, Kinsey said in her
naturally good humored voice.
Okay, I suppose I won t lecture you this time, but when you finally get back here, be prepared for an
earful, Cassie warned.
I have zero doubts about it. How are you doing?
I finally got Max Anderson to agree to my interview. I m doing an in-depth, month long interview
and I know it s going to give me my big break, Cassie told her excitedly.
Oh my gosh, Cassie, that s amazing. I can t wait for you to tell me all the details. I knew you
wouldn t give up. You re the most amazing person I know. You re going to have to tell me about it
when I get home next month, Kinsey said. It took a few moments for her words to sink in.
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