Chapter Fourteen The autumn flew by faster than Brandon could ever remember. Maybe this year felt different because he had a reason to want time to slow down—Lily. Work could be another reason. Business was good, but that meant more work for everyone including himself. Which reminded him . . . He picked up his desk phone. “Donna, would you set a meeting next week with all the department heads, separate meetings if necessary? Tell them I want to review year-end bonuses. Make sure everything’s in line.” “Yes, sir.” “Thank you.” Turning his attention back to his computer screen, he reviewed his calendar for the day. It would be a busy one. He looked forward to the next day when Lily returned from her third trip to Rome. He smirked recalling their conversation when she left. He’d promis

