Chapter 42 - Connor

Steam rolls off me while I glare at Nathan. 

Who does he think he is?  Deanna is my wife.  I don’t care whether or not she has a ring on her finger.  She is still my legal wife, and no one can have her. 

Ryan’s tight grip on my shoulder snaps me out of my silent attack.  “Con, you need to keep your cool.  You need to win her over instead of trying to trample your competition.  You might push her away if you come off too strong.  Remember what Dotty told you.  Keep your cool and stand beside her.  Don’t try to bulldoze anyone over, especially not the employees.”  He pauses for a moment and then whispers, “Unless they deserve it.”

I pause for a moment while I let his words sink in. 

After a few seconds, I sigh and tear my eyes away from Nathan just as he asks, “So, did you hear anything from our potential new customer from Friday?”

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