Flirting With the Boss. Teresa Southwick

do was pull her into his arms. What was that all about?

      He was a success in his own right, in spite of the old man telling him he wouldn’t amount to anything. It had taught him not to turn the other cheek or give someone another shot. He remembered his grandfather saying never show weakness, never admit you’re wrong. Max wondered if that was why he’d come back, to hear Bentley Caine admit he’d made a mistake.

      “How about an apology?” he said.

      His grandfather sat up straighter and folded his arms over his chest. “I’ve said all I’m going to say.”

      “Me too,” Max snapped.

      He turned on his heel and walked to the front door, opened it and went outside. He jogged down the steps and stomped away from the house. Behind him he heard footsteps crunching on the cement drive and increased his pace.