Love & Conditions (New York Billionaires Book 2)

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Chapter 1: Warning (Jules's POV)

"You prick, I am going to kill you," she seethed. 

"Try me, Griffin," he smirked back at her. 

I sighed and leaned against the nearest table, waiting for the show to end. 

"Sinclair, do not push me today," Vanessa bit out. 

"Darling, it's my job to do that. If I didn't, I wouldn't have the pleasure of seeing you like this," Aaron replied, reaching forward and nudging her chin upward with his knuckles, pulling his hand back just as she attempted to swat it away. 

"Aaron, Vanessa," I drawled out, finally having their attention. 

"What?" they snapped in sync. 

"If you're done going at each other's throats for the day, Mr. Davidson is calling you both," I said, not waiting for a response and turning on my heels to leave. 

"Those two are the only source of entertainment at New Beginnings, why must you interrupt?" Zach asked, turning his attention to me where he stood at the entrance. 

"Because duty calls, Zachary," I grinned, "coffee?" 

"Yes, please," he sighed and followed me out of the office and towards the coffee and snack room. 

I turned on the kettle to heat up some water while he grabbed a sachet of instant coffee and I reached for a teabag. 

He took two mugs and slid one over to me. "So, how long are you here for, Jules?" Zach asked. 

"Today's my last day," I informed him. 

He frowned and then chuckled softly, "You came to work here for a week?" 

"I sure did. My boss, Natalie is Mr. Pierce's sister. So, technically, I'm here doing him a favor on her behalf." 

"So, what do you do at The Bookmark?" he asked. 

"I'm Natalie's assistant." 

"Ah, so you're familiar with the monstrosity of CEOs and bosses?" 

I laughed dryly, "Very. Natalie is a nightmare. Mr. Pierce is an angel in comparison to her, I wish I worked here." 

"You could." 

"Oh no, Natalie would have my head on a platter." 

"I didn't even know Mr. Pierce had a sister, hell, forget about knowing that she owns The Bookmark." 

"Well, even if the two publishing firms work closely and help each other out from time to time, it's a bit of a secret. Only the inner circle knows." 

"Are you saying you're part of the inner circle?" 

"No comment," I smiled innocently, making him laugh.