“We’re hoping in light of this news, you both will reconsider your resignations,” Kline added.
“What about Cunningham?” Catherine asked, her voice cool and her expression neutral.
“After a long meeting during which Legal got involved, it was decided that it was time for Cunningham to step down. His views and values toward women do not represent Berkley-Adams. So, what do you say?” Graham said.
“If we come back, Catherine gets a raise. Right now, she’s being paid at the low end of the salary range. If she were a man, her salary would be higher,” I said.
“Ms. Brown’s salary was based on her lack of management experience, not her gender,” Kline was quick to point out.
“She’s passed her probation period and her track record shows she’s a tremendous asset to Berkley-Adams. Ms. Brown’s pay should reflect it,” I said.
Kline and Graham looked at each other. Graham nodded.
“We can increase her salary by four percent,” Kline said.
“Six,” I countered.
“Five percent and we’ll add a yearly performance bonus to both of your salaries based on the number of accounts you bring in,” Kline said.
“Catherine?” I asked.
“We’ll both be reinstated with no breaks in service?” she said.
“Yes. This last week will be recorded as paid vacation,” Graham said.
“Then I accept your offer,” she said.
“Zach?” Kline asked.
“You have a deal. We’ll be here bright and early on Monday morning,” I said as I stood. “Now if you’ll excuse us, unless there’s anything else you gentlemen need that can’t wait until Monday, my wife and I are in the middle of moving.”
“Wife? You’re married?” Graham said, his astonishment clear.
“Congratulations! Go ahead. Get out of here. Everything else can wait until Monday. I’m sure you have a lot to do,” Graham said as he shook both of our hands again.
I motioned Catherine towards the door. Before turning to follow her, Kline winked at me. I shot him a grin.
As I followed her out of the office, I wondered. Should I tell Catherine that Malachi Kline was my maternal uncle and a charter member of the Iron Riders MC? That I’d known my uncle wouldn’t rest until he found a way to get both of us back on the payroll?
I glanced at her beside me. She beamed with joy, relief, and barely contained excitement as we entered the elevator.
Nah! I’ll wait until after our tenth wedding anniversary.
The End
About the Author
Zena Wynn is a multi-published author of erotic and sensual romance in various romance subgenres: Interracial, Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and Inspirational. She writes the type of stories she loves to read—stories with great characters who, through love and determination, overcome all the challenges that come their way. Her heroes and heroines are passionately, lovingly, devoted to each other. Zena wants her characters to stick with readers long after “The End.”
To learn more about Zena Wynn, visit her website: www.zenawynn.com. Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenawynn. Or contact her by email: zenawynn@yahoo.com.
Books by Zena Wynn
*True Mates
*Mary and the Bear
*Nikolai’s Wolf
*Tameka’s Smile
*Carol’s Mate
Claiming Shayla
Healing NeeCee
*Nina Chronicles 1: Nina’s Dilemma
*Nina Chronicles 2: Worth Fighting For?
*Nina Chronicles 3: Loves Many Challenges
Nina Chronicles 4: Full and Overflowing
Beyond the Breaking Point
Broken
*The Question
After The Question
*Seduced by a Lycan
*Possessed by the Lycan
*Fantasy Island: Mya’s Werewolf
*Fantasy Island: Cyn’s Dragon
*Fantasy Island: Fantasy Man
*Fantasy Island: Moxie’s Vampire
*Fantasy Island: Zero Regrets
Fantasy Island: Star Dreams (Co-authored with Kioni Hall)
*To Jon, With Love
The Contract
*Illicit Attraction
*Trust Me Tonight
*Reclaiming Angelica
Naughty Seductions: The Naughty Student
*Reyna’s Vampyr
Uriah’s Heart
Ryan’s Obsession
Code-Switching
* Available in audiobook