Two Weeks Notice~ Whitney G.

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Romance, Comedy Romance, Office Enemies-Lovers.

Pages: 255

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5

Book Summary: To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter to formally announce my resignation from Parker International (& the arrogant, condescending CEO) effective two weeks from today.

This was a VERY EASY decision to make, as the past two years have been utterly miserable. I wish his next executive assistant all the luck in the world (she'll need it) and if my boss should need me to do anything over the next two weeks, kindly tell him that he can do it [his] goddamn self...

Sincerely (Not Really),

Tara Lauren

That’s the version of my two weeks’ notice I should’ve sent to my boss, because the more professional version - the one where I said I was "grateful for all the opportunities," and "honored by all the rewarding experiences" over the years?

That letter was rejected with his sexy, trademark smirk and an “I highly suggest you read the fine print of your contract...” So, I did. And now I've realized that unless I fake my death, poison him, or find a way to renegotiate my impossible contract, I’m stuck working under one of the cockiest and most ruthless bosses in New York.

Then again, I thought that was the case until he called me late last night with an emergency proposition..

Book Review:

For starters, the way this book had me DYING laughing from start to finish. Tara, Help her soul, is so hilarious and I honestly loved her. She thought she could outsmart this devil, little did she know she sold her soul to him. Watching her go from the BEST at her job to straight up going,

Was the best character development ever. She knew she couldn't save herself from this mess, so she did her best to make herself Fire-able. Little does she know, Preston isn't letting her win anytime soon. In a chaotic turn in life events for poor Preston, his world just got flipped upside down and he needs Tara more than just his assistant. Realizing he just got the adjustment of a lifetime with his estranged family he cut off.

Tropes/Kinks/Triggers:

• boss x employee

• Morally Grey MMC

• Sarcastic FMC

• Enemies- lovers

Highlights/Notes/Spoilers

• She asked if she could have a nine hundred dollar advance to pay her rent. Should I approve this amount? (Also, I hate to accuse her, but I’m pretty sure she stole my umbrella …) Best, Walsh Jones Human Resources Director, Parker International.

  

• Hiring Tara Lauren is officially the worst thing I've ever done. “Hiring Tara Lauren is officially the best thing you've ever done, Preston.” George passed me a binder. “At least, she was, and I really appreciated her while she lasted.”

• Three, she had a tendency to refrain from wearing panties under some of her dresses, and I couldn't help but notice every time. On those days, I insisted she come into my office every half hour for small tasks, so I could get a front seat view.

• “Her hiring came at a pretty good time, too.” George’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts. “Her performance gives me hope that we’ll be able to really nail someone who’ll last nine months or even a year next time. She really was good.” “I’m sorry, what?” I looked up at him. “Why are you saying that she ‘was’ a good hire? As in past tense?” “Because I just got a call from The Greenwich Firm—you know, the place where most of your previous executive assistants end up going. He asked me if I could give her a good reference before she came in for a final interview today.”

• “You are missing something,” I said. “Miss Lauren has a non-compete clause in her contract.” In addition to some other clauses I’ve added …

• “Do you want me to tell her that she’s wasting her time by going on all these interviews, then?” “How many has she had?” “At least five that I know of, so far.” What the fuck? “Five, George?” He shrugged. “I get what you’re saying about the new enforcement, but maybe she didn’t read the fine print of her contract.” “The non-compete clause isn’t in the fine print,” I said. “It’s on the second page in bold black ink, along with a lot of other basic terms. I’m sure she read it.”

• “I’ll take my coffee with you on all fours tomorrow morning.” “What did you just say?” “You heard me.”

  

• Subject: Winners Never Quit (Excuse My Language) Just curious, Mom … Does your trademark phrase apply when someone is working for an asshole boss who is singlehandedly ruining her social life? Yes or no? Tara Lauren, Executive Assistant to Preston Parker, CEO of Parker International Subject: Re: Winners Never Quit (Excuse My Language) Did you mean to send this to me instead of your mother? Preston Parker, CEO & Owner of Parker International Subject: Re: Re: Winners Never Quit (Excuse My Language) YES. Tara Lauren,

• I had to a real friend. My first real friend. And on a professional level, I honestly felt like she was more like a partner in my company than an executive assistant.

• scrolled to Tara’s name, hesitating to call her, because I already knew what she was going to say. “Yes, I’m still recording every single word you say, and for the record, this business trip was totally last minute, so I’ll get to all the meetings when I feel like it. Right now, I don’t feel like it."

• Subject: Your Suit & Tie. I’ve told you repeatedly that whenever you wear a navy-blue suit and tie, you come off far more condescending than you actually are. (Which is actually quite shocking.) You need to wear a grey suit and a pinstripe tie to tonight’s meeting. Tara Lauren, Executive Assistant to Preston Parker, CEO of Parker International

• “What’s the headline?” “Soulless Hotelier Will Participate in DocuSeries.” I picked up my fork. “Do you think I’m soulless?” “Yes.” “Is that my worst quality?” “No,” she said. “You’re also quite evasive.” “How so?” “Because I know for sure that you have a twin brother that you refuse to acknowledge for some reason,” she said. “You don’t acknowledge him in your interviews or in any of your biographies. You don’t even mention your parents, so it’s going to be very interesting to see you in a documentary, when you’re never open about anything. Unless … Are you planning to finally talk about your family?” I held my fork in mid-air, clenching my jaw as I processed her words. “I’m afraid I don’t have a family, Miss Lauren. I’ve told you that several times.” “I figured.” She stuffed a bite of scallop into her mouth. “Anything else random you’d like to ask, then?”

• “Did I just hear you say that we’re about to go to Paris?” “Yes.” He looked completely unfazed by this, as if there was no need for him to ask me if this was okay. “There’s been an incident with the senior management at my hotel. We’ll need to be there for a week.” “Can I at least go home first and get new clothes?” “I’ll buy you whatever you need there.” He handed me a black card and I noticed my name was now printed under his as an authorized user. “I just worked with you for two weeks straight in Mexico.” “And now you’ll work with me for a week straight in France.” “With all due respect,” I said, feeling an oncoming headache. “I need a break.” “Then feel free to go to sleep.” He pointed to his private suite in the back. “It’s a nine-hour flight.”

  

  What I imagine Tara doing to Preston.