Martin is on his way up. He’s finishing his post-graduate degree in architecture, has an internship at the hottest firm in the country, and a clear goal of becoming the next big thing in the industry. There’s only one thing standing in his way. Andrew Ryder. Andrew is the leading architect in North America. Those who make it a year working for him have a career set in gold. The problem is reaching the end of that year working for the most arrogant and obnoxious boss in the history of unbearable employers. When a business trip puts Martin and Andrew in close quarters, will Martin learn from the master, or will he fold under pressure and quit like most of his predecessors?

Working It

“Not really, just keeping up with industry trends,” Martin said. He kept his eyes down, shy from his enthusiasm.


“Dare I assume I am, or was, your role model?”


“I did follow your career for years,” Martin admitted slowly, afraid of giving his boss a not-so-much-needed ego boost. “I kind of aspired to be you, until…”


“Until you met me,” Andrew said. His face broke into a boyish smile that quickly turned wistful.


“What are we doing here?” Martin asked. “It’s after six, I think the aquarium’s closed,” he said, thankful for the change of topic.


“I made a call,” Andrew smiled again.


“You didn’t.” Martin could hardly believe it as he made his way out of the car. “You gone and booked the entire aquarium just for us?”


“You said you wanted to do something you could pay your own way for, so you can leave your $20 admission at the door if you wish,” Andrew said.


Chapter 5