The next morning I spent half an hour on the phone with Jonathan, first discussing any issues within Fredericks Design, of which there were none. Jonathan Proctor was a very talented CEO who ran a tight ship. Business was booming as Oliver Hicks was proving that he indeed was a very capable marketing director. His no nonsense approach seemed to be working with the staff, and with the clients. In less than a month he had secured three huge design and reno contracts, which was far better results than Adam ever produced.
We next talked about the New Year's Eve party, and I explained to him what we needed and why, only leaving out the truth about my mother. I couldn't risk that little surprise getting out and spoiling my fun. I did emphasize that several special guests would be attending, an
