A Sweet Deal (Crimson Romance) (21 page)

He didn’t actually want to leave his life and job in L.A., but now that he had time to dissect their conversation, Adam wondered why his father hadn’t tried again to convince him to come aboard? It was probably best this way, best that his family held no unrealistic hopes or expectations of him. This way he could go home for a brief stay, do his part then get back to his life. So why did it feel like he was trying to convince himself? Could it be a small part of him longed for the life he always felt destined to live? No, surely not. He had worked tirelessly to create his new life; there was no way he longed for a return to the farm.

A senior partner stepped in from the hallway and rapped his knuckles on the doorjamb, interrupting his thoughts.

“Hey, Adam, you got a minute?” he asked.

He shut the browser window on his computer and stood, straightening his tie. “Sure, Mr. Campbell. Come on in. Can I get you a coffee or water?”

“Call me Mark, and no thank you, I’m fine. Please, sit.” The partner came in and took a seat opposite him.

Adam sat but didn’t relax as he waited for Mark to speak. He tried for an expression that said he was loose but confident. “I wanted to talk with you about your future at Eco Initiatives today. We’ve been watching you for a while, and you have an excellent record here. You’re innovative, personable, and efficient. We appreciate your commitment to the environment and to the clients, and we feel that nobody else would be better suited for the position of accounts management for all of California.”

He leaned back, ran his fingers through his hair, and blew out a long breath. “Wow. This is quite a surprise.”

Mark laughed. “It shouldn’t be. You’ve worked hard, and we think you’re ready for the next level. Of course it comes with a lot more responsibility, but the compensation package will reflect that.”

“I am flattered, really. This is an amazing opportunity. Would you give me a little while to think it over?” With this promotion, his dream job really, so close within his grasp, Emerald Springs seemed miles away. Strange how things could change so drastically. Just moments ago, he had almost allowed himself to consider taking over the farm.

Mark put his foot back on the floor and looked Adam in the eye. “Sure, of course. Take your time. I’ll send over the details so you can see what you’d be getting yourself into, and you let me know what you think.”

Adam stood as Mark did, and they shook hands. “Thank you, sir. I appreciate your faith in me.”

“You earned it.” Mark left, and Adam paced the length of his office, jingling change in his pocket, shocked by the news.

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