Chapter 128: A Necessary Mistake

Damian “Sir, there’s a bleached blonde lady with a really bad spray tan out there to see you.” I paused mid-writing and glanced up at my new secretary. “Josephine, what did I say about knocking first?” The older woman chuckled as she raised a hand to adjust her glasses. “I’m old, Mr. Callaghan. I don’t remember things very well.” “Then you shouldn’t be working at all.” “Oh, I would resign, but you need me around here,” she replied with a kind smile. “So, should I let her in or call security?” I sighed as I dropped the pen. “Let her in.” “Where does Ray find all these crazy people?” I murmured to myself after she drew back and soundlessly shut the door. I liked her, though. She knew how to do her job and was effortlessly hilarious. Plus, she wasn’t throwing herself at me and making things awkward. I watched the door open, and Julie walked in. “Hi.” I nodded. “Hi.” “Are you busy? I could—” she pointed a thumb behind her, “—I could come back later.” “It’s a bit too late to