That part had been Carmen’s plan. He paused as he wondered—and not for the first time—how she would react to the suggestion that they be for his guys and their families, rather than holiday lets. He couldn’t think too deeply right now. He had his goal, and soon enough he’d be discussing it with her in the same way he was putting out feelers with his men now.
“I’m not asking you to say anything right now. I know that you need to go away and think about it and discuss it with the people it will affect. However, if you could give me an initial response after you talk to your families I can either look into it as an option this weekend when I’m up there, or I can let the plan go. Trust me when I say I mean it—if it’s not the right thing for you guys, it’s not the right thing for me.”
Rex looked from one to the other of them, assessing their thoughtful expressions. If it wasn’t the way to go he would commute to Carmen and the manor at the weekends as he had been doing. “On that note, we’ll close up early today so you guys can go and give it some thought. But please let me know as soon as you decide. I’ve got another bottle for us to get through first, so let’s cheer the merger. I take the signed contracts to Rashid tomorrow and we’re in business!”