Chapter 26

Naturally,my high from the night before disappeared abruptly when Mr.Watkins called me into his office out of the blue at ten in the morning.I hadn’t done anything I could think of to merit a meeting,but,who knew?I hoped it wouldn’t affect my lunch date with Jaiden.

I presented myself with seconds to spare in my boss’s office.He wasn’t scowling at me,which was a first.“Sit down,Alister.”

I sat.

“I’ve heard nothing but good things about the work you did in Finance and how instrumental it was to the company.I think you’re wasted in this department and I have recommended you for the Analyst position that has just opened up in the Finance department.”

I was probably gaping at the man,but he either didn’t notice or didn’t care.