"But it's all worth it for you. A few scrapes are nothing. Besides, Daniel was there looking out for me the whole time, so you really don't need to worry."
"Is that so? Then I really should thank him properly."
I lowered my head so she wouldn't see the contempt curling at the corner of my mouth.
Did she think I was a fool?
Lies that clumsy might have worked once. Even twice. But three times, four times? I'd injured my kidney, not my brain.
"You're right, we really should thank Daniel properly."
As Bella spoke, her right hand drifted unconsciously to her lower belly, her eyes soft with a sweetness that had nothing to do with me.
"Honey, I have a suggestion. Tell me what you think?"
I nodded. "Go ahead."
"Well..." She paused, choosing her words carefully. "Here's what I was thinking. Daniel's been my personal assistant for a year now. He knows every aspect of how the company operates. So I'd like to promote him to Director of the General Manager's Office. And to give him a real sense of belonging, I want to reward him with fifteen percent of the company's shares."
My expression didn't change.
Director of the General Manager's Office. Fifteen percent of the company. Quite the generous package.