Amy's legs were dripping with water. Her teeth were chattering.
She thought that picking the ball from the water would make Jay concern for her and would take their relationship to the next level.
Jay's admiration for her was palpable during the past few days.
But he had never given her any suggestions that they were more than friends.
She believed retrieving the ball was a test and whatever it was for, she must pass it.
Amy handed Jay the wet ball with pitiful eyes, but the man didn't even give her a look.
"You're too slow. We're leaving," Jay said airily.
Amy's hand stilled in the air. She was totally at the sea.
She took a deep breath and said calmly, "Okay. You have an appointment at noon. We can make it just in time."
As Jay's assistant, she must behave flawlessly.
"Cancel it."
Amy was a little surprised. Jay seldom changed
his schedules.
The man gave her a glance and continued, "Make a reservation at the D's. We're going to have lunch there."
The D's was a very posh restaurant offering private dining service.
Only members could make a reservation and reservation by call was not acceptable.
It meant that Amy had to go there in person to book a table.
"I'll see to it," Amy said reverently.
After Amy left, Avery said, "It's too late. No table will be available."
"There are possibilities," Jay said languidly.
Avery wondered why Jay would hire someone with such a sordid history.
But he was not inquisitive so he didn't ask him.
Serena knew Jay was messing with Amy, and she doubted whether Amy had realized it.
Without waiting for Amy, Jay and the others went to another restaurant.
When Amy arrived at the D's in a hurry, she was told reservations must be made at least three days in advance.
She called Jay and told him about it.
But Jay said they were already eating in another restaurant.
When Amy made it there, they had already finished.
She was hungry and exhausted.
Standing in front of Avery and Serena, she felt so miserable and embarrassed.
She had planned to look high and mighty but ended up doing the legwork.
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