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does.”
    â€œWell, let’s hope so.” She skimmed through her e-mails. “Speaking of work, we need to come up with some sort of schedule or arrangement. I think it’s better for everyone if we work together as little as possible, don’t you agree?”
    â€œNo, I don’t.” He stepped inside of her office. “Oni told me all about you. You’re bullheaded but more than that, you’re smart and an asset to this company. I need you.”
    She mocked him. “So, the great and powerful Jamal Ford is admitting that he needs my help?”
    â€œI’m admitting that we could make one heck of a team if you’d let it happen. I know that we got off on the wrong foot, and I apologize for my part in that, but we’re stuck together now. How about we just start over; pretend the last hour or so never happened. The last thing I want to do is sabotage our working relationship before it even gets started.”
    She was stunned. “That’s mighty big of you. I appreciate it.”
    â€œIn that case,” he cleared his throat and stood upright, extending his right hand with a conciliatory grin, “I’m Jamal Ford, the new R&D chemist around here. What’s your name?”
    A reluctant smile crept across her lips. “Catt Cason. Everyone calls me Catt.” When she enveloped her hand into his, an electric shock circulated from his hand through her entire body, sending enough heat to warm the Arctic. She quickly snatched her hand back. The exchange didn’t appear to have affected him the same way.
    They walked out into the lab. Jamal rubbed his hands together in anticipation. “So, Miss Catt Cason, show me what you’ve got. Let’s see what you’ve been working on.”
    Catt reached over to her test tubes and pulled out one of the samples. “This is a combination I’ve been toying with. It’s sort of strong yet soft. It’s for the woman who wants to run with the big boys but can still pull off femininity and grace.”
    Jamal inhaled the swab and shook his head. “No, too strong—try again.”
    â€œYou didn’t like that, huh?” She was a little miffed. Not one to be deterred that easily, she handed him another sample. “Okay, how about this one? It’s my personal favorite. I think it’s perfect for a young woman, maybe a college student, who’s into natural, clean scents. What do you think?”
    Jamal smelled it and thought for a moment. “Nope; too light.”
    Catt suppressed her annoyance and passed him a third fragrance. “Maybe the third time will be the charm,” she replied through clenched teeth.
    After sniffing it, Jamal closed his eyes and shook his head again.
    Catt rolled her eyes, fuming. “You said that the last one was too light; the first one was too strong. Can’t you make up your mind? What’s the problem now?”
    â€œCatt, you’re a woman . . . I’m assuming. Would you wear this, let alone buy it?”
    â€œI don’t see anything wrong with it, just like I didn’t see anything wrong with the last two fragrances you rejected.”
    â€œThat’s because you’re used to creating products for the teen and young adult lines. This new clientele you’re aiming for is very sophisticated and has more discerning tastes. They’re not about to plunk down fifty dollars on something that smells like mouthwash. You’re in the big leagues now, Catt; no more of that bubble gum stuff.”
    â€œI’ll have you to know that Ingénue was the number-one fragrance for six months and was our biggest seller last year,” she hurled. “ I was the mastermind behind that.”
    â€œStop being so sensitive. This isn’t about you, it’s about expanding and creating a better product.”
    â€œ Derrick never had a problem with my work,” she uttered in reference to the former R&D