Chapter 15: A Good Friend

Just like the romantic part of the plan turned out to be more complicated than expected, so did the career part.

Later that day, Emily tried to look for more jobs. She had searched through hundreds of listings and applied to several jobs in the last week, but she had still not received any requests for interviews. Maybe she had underestimated the competition. This was a big city with many bright young designers who either had to be exceptional or know the right people to get a job.

Emily was writing yet another cover letter when her phone rang. She hoped it was a potential employer but didn't feel too disappointed when she saw it was Byron Pomeroy.

Her lips curved into a playful smile as she answered the phone. Byron's voice was seductively low and smooth.

"Did you have a good sleep?" he asked.

It was not going to be easy to be friends with him when he talked like that.

"How could I not with a cute Great Dane wishing me 'good night'?" she said.

"If you want to meet him in per