Page 70 of Finding Redemption

“Keep me updated.”

He swings the door wide, waving his hand in the air. “Will do.”

“Walker?” Donna calls from the door.

“Yes, Donna?”

“Mr. Daly will be here momentarily,” she tells me.

“Oh, good.”

“Do you need anything?” She waits for me.

“No, I’m gonna type this up quickly. Just show him in when he arrives.”

“Yes, sir,” she says with a smile.

I type furiously, wanting to present this the best way possible to Lachlan.

“Walker?” Donna’s voice rings through the intercom.

“Yes, Donna?”

“Mr. Daly is here,” she announces.

“Show him in, please.” I hit send, waiting for the paper to print.

“Walker, good morning. I hope you have some good news.” Lachlan gets straight to business when he enters the room.

“Have a seat and we’ll discuss it.” As he sits, I grab the proposal, handing it over. “If you approve, I’ll take it to her myself and sell the hell outta it.”

“It’s more than I want to give, but it’s worth a try.” He bobs his head. “They’re making me more determined than ever to get this thing.”

“Initial it and I’ll head over there this afternoon to present it.”

“When do we go before the judge?” His brow furrows.

“Two weeks. We need an agreement, or he’ll make it for us.”

“Go get it, Walker.” Lachlan hands the paper back, rising from his chair. “Just make sure Candy isn’t around when you do.”

“Fuck you. That’s as professional as I can get with that.” I chuckle.

“At the risk of sounding a little too Scottish, have you considered taking your Sassenach to bed?” He grins wryly.

“Many times, Lachlan, but I think I better talk to her first.”

“Aye, you could be right.” His face pinches. “Let me know how the meeting goes.”

“Will do.” I take his proffered hand, and he leaves.

The day flies by and I find I’m even more nervous than usual when it comes to being around my favorite girl. “Donna, I’m going to run over to Reese’s to give her our newest proposal.”

“Good luck and have a great evening.”

The thought of seeing Reese makes my palms sweat. “You too.”

I take the longest route possible to get to Reese’s office, going over every detail a million times. I want her to accept it but most importantly, I want her to know I’m trying. As ridiculous as it sounds, I want her to like me.