“Uncle Maurice, we need your office to talk about a deal.” Nick opened the office door at the top of the stairs without knocking and peered inside.
Maurice looked up from his paperwork. “Ah! I knew you two would get along.” He book-marked his journal ledger and stood. “Do not let him try to get away with underpaying you.” He smiled at Cameron. “He can afford what you’re worth.” And with that, he left his own office.
Cam turned to Nick, feigning surprise. “‘Uncle Maurice’? He’s your uncle?”
Nick turned and nodded, looked at her seriously. “We’re all family around here…one way or another.” The lighthearted flirting seemed to have stopped. “So, are you interested in the job?” He slipped into Maurice’s chair behind the desk.
“As I said, I’ll need to know more. Is this part of the mayor’s c
