Crazy for the Boss (Crazy in Love Book 1) by Ashlee Mallory Page A
Authors: Ashlee Mallory
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overtime expenses. I feel confident that this will improve not only our bottom line but the morale of our employees—both those who would immediately benefit from this program and those who are comforted by knowing of its availability. But as I said before, the program goes live in March, and we can review this again at the end of the year.”
There was an edge to his tone as he finished, no longer hiding his impatience with the man. He’d have fired him on day one if he hadn’t thought it might trigger some alarm with the other board members. But he would bide his time and wait for the right opportunity.
Such as when Blossom Brew was successfully launched and the first quarterly profits were in the bank.
“I think we’ve heard enough for today. Let’s go ahead and take the vote,” Cyrus said.
Two minutes later, James managed to restrain himself from pumping his fist in victory when the board voted yes to using the company’s assets to put up the twenty percent franchise costs—with three votes to spare.
He nodded instead. “Thank you for your vote of confidence in this endeavor—and my vision for this company.”
“With that said, we’ll go ahead and adjourn our meeting,” Cyrus announced.
James watched as Cyrus and a handful of others drew into a discussion as they left the room, barely taking a moment to nod a good-bye in James’s general vicinity. James grabbed his things and headed to the door himself, pausing for a moment when he saw Paul, the division manager over their Mangus Burger chain of restaurants, join Dennis in his office, the door closing behind them.
James shook his head. He couldn’t wait until he could show the son of a bitch the exit, but in the meantime, he’d play nice.
And like he had many times these past few months since bringing Quinn Taylor on board, he thanked his lucky stars that he’d found someone as loyal and passionate and intelligent as she was to join his team. In fact, he might go visit her and share some of what had happened at this morning’s meeting…
Oh. That’s right. He glanced at his phone. She was probably heading into her next management training session. He’d catch her up with the latest developments over lunch tomorrow, something they did every Wednesday since she’d come on board.
One thing was certain—James definitely couldn’t afford to lose Quinn, not during this tenuous time. Or any time ever, really.
She’d become invaluable to him.
* * *
Q uinn was prepping to start her next training session in ten minutes, that rush of adrenaline she usually got when standing before a group already delivering her a heady buzz, when there was a knock on her door. She glanced up expecting to see James, even though she knew he was supposed to be in a board meeting.
“Hey, Quinn. Have a minute?”
It wasn’t James but rather Lauralee, the woman who Quinn had negotiated with James to be rehired.
Quinn closed the computer screen, smiling broadly at the woman, who looked a little tentative about bugging her. “Of course I do. Come in.”
Lauralee stepped in and took a seat in the chair in front of Quinn’s desk. The woman was not a small woman, probably around five feet ten with a bigger build than most women, but the way she sat in the chair made her appear almost…tiny. Her light brown hair was pulled back in a low ponytail and from the black pants and white pressed shirt, Quinn guessed she was probably heading into work after this.
“How are things going for you?” Quinn asked. “How were the holidays?”
“Um….okay. A little slow.” She hesitated. “It’s kind of what I want to talk to you about. I mean, I’m really grateful to be back at the restaurant, working with the old crew as a shift supervisor. I love my job; I always have. Which is why I’ve been a little disappointed that my hours have only been about half of what they used to be. Of course, I know I can’t expect that I’d just resume my old schedule or get
There was an edge to his tone as he finished, no longer hiding his impatience with the man. He’d have fired him on day one if he hadn’t thought it might trigger some alarm with the other board members. But he would bide his time and wait for the right opportunity.
Such as when Blossom Brew was successfully launched and the first quarterly profits were in the bank.
“I think we’ve heard enough for today. Let’s go ahead and take the vote,” Cyrus said.
Two minutes later, James managed to restrain himself from pumping his fist in victory when the board voted yes to using the company’s assets to put up the twenty percent franchise costs—with three votes to spare.
He nodded instead. “Thank you for your vote of confidence in this endeavor—and my vision for this company.”
“With that said, we’ll go ahead and adjourn our meeting,” Cyrus announced.
James watched as Cyrus and a handful of others drew into a discussion as they left the room, barely taking a moment to nod a good-bye in James’s general vicinity. James grabbed his things and headed to the door himself, pausing for a moment when he saw Paul, the division manager over their Mangus Burger chain of restaurants, join Dennis in his office, the door closing behind them.
James shook his head. He couldn’t wait until he could show the son of a bitch the exit, but in the meantime, he’d play nice.
And like he had many times these past few months since bringing Quinn Taylor on board, he thanked his lucky stars that he’d found someone as loyal and passionate and intelligent as she was to join his team. In fact, he might go visit her and share some of what had happened at this morning’s meeting…
Oh. That’s right. He glanced at his phone. She was probably heading into her next management training session. He’d catch her up with the latest developments over lunch tomorrow, something they did every Wednesday since she’d come on board.
One thing was certain—James definitely couldn’t afford to lose Quinn, not during this tenuous time. Or any time ever, really.
She’d become invaluable to him.
* * *
Q uinn was prepping to start her next training session in ten minutes, that rush of adrenaline she usually got when standing before a group already delivering her a heady buzz, when there was a knock on her door. She glanced up expecting to see James, even though she knew he was supposed to be in a board meeting.
“Hey, Quinn. Have a minute?”
It wasn’t James but rather Lauralee, the woman who Quinn had negotiated with James to be rehired.
Quinn closed the computer screen, smiling broadly at the woman, who looked a little tentative about bugging her. “Of course I do. Come in.”
Lauralee stepped in and took a seat in the chair in front of Quinn’s desk. The woman was not a small woman, probably around five feet ten with a bigger build than most women, but the way she sat in the chair made her appear almost…tiny. Her light brown hair was pulled back in a low ponytail and from the black pants and white pressed shirt, Quinn guessed she was probably heading into work after this.
“How are things going for you?” Quinn asked. “How were the holidays?”
“Um….okay. A little slow.” She hesitated. “It’s kind of what I want to talk to you about. I mean, I’m really grateful to be back at the restaurant, working with the old crew as a shift supervisor. I love my job; I always have. Which is why I’ve been a little disappointed that my hours have only been about half of what they used to be. Of course, I know I can’t expect that I’d just resume my old schedule or get
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