Chapter 40

Tristan took the file and studied it for a moment before handing it to Jesse. “You're certain?”

“I am.”

There was just something about her that resonated with me. I just had to trust my gut.

Jesse looked the file over. “Molly Renee. My cousin talks about her. She's big with the younger audience. Not exactly our demographic.”

Wasn't he supposed to be on my side?

“Maybe not,” I seethed.

“Just saying. Why take on someone who won't help the company's image?”

“Because I want to tell a story of change and growth and I want her to be the vessel. It will not bring immediate results but it will not only help but boost the company's image.”

I glared at him, daring him to challenge my authority. Whatever we had with each other was in the past. I would hate to pull rank on him but if he made me, I will.

He only shrugged.

Tristan leaned back in his chair. “That's your pitch to the board.”

“It is?” I'd said it in the heat of the moment but thinking about it, I was speaking from the heart. I belie