She reflected that during the two years they were together, even if it had all been an act, he had never actually said *it*—those words of genuine affection—not even when he was supposedly pampering her so much.
On the way back, Skyler Jones noticed Rebecca Quentin's silence.
"Are you uncomfortable?"
"No, just a little tired after a long day."
"Lean against me and rest. I'll wake you when we arrive."
Rebecca Quentin slowly closed her eyes, but as she remembered Howard Geoffrey's words to Christine Quinn in the corridor, she suddenly opened them again and asked seriously, "Mr. Jones, do you still mean it when you said you'd hire me as your official secretary?"
"Of course."
Rebecca Quentin sincerely extended her hand. "Thank you for giving me this new job, Mr. Jones. I hope I can be your most capable assistant in the days to come."
