AN: I have been telling myself that I wouldn't update this story until I write another chapter that way there will always be chapters written. Unfortunately, on chapter has been giving me a great deal of trouble so I am going to give you an update now!

If there was one thing that CC Babcock was good at it was going after what she wanted and doing her best in the process. This time, even though it was hard to see his enemy go Niles knew she was making the right decision. He hated that she had left for good this time. The loyalty that Mr. Sheffield showed to his nanny hadn't gotten under his skin until CC mentioned it when they had dinner together. It wasn't fair to CC or all the hard work she put into his company.

"Niles!" The bellow could be heard through the mansion.

"Damn it." Niles wiped his hands off on a towel and made his way to the office from the kitchen. Since CC turned in her resignation letter yesterday morning, the whole household had been on edge. Maxwell was obviously pissed off at the world. Nanny Fine propped herself up on the edge of his desk trying to butter him up with a short skirt and a low neckline. Grace, who actually seemed upset by the departure of her blonde role model dug heartily into the last piece of Niles' triple chocolate cake. Maggie was upset because her father refused to let anyone leave the mansion for the evening. Brighton didn't get to sneak a peek. Niles however, was troubled for many reasons. The woman he just recently admitted to himself that he had feelings for was moving to England because his boss didn't realize how much of an asset she was. On top of all that she hadn't even left yet and he missed her already despite spending the last couple of evenings having dinner with her.

They had dinner three times this week since she had spoken with John. The first night had been at her penthouse and he cooked them dinner. It was quiet and nice and just what they needed to smooth out some of the rough patches that had dealt with in the past. And she had bet him that he would still be under the power of Maxwell Sheffield within the year. Under either condition, Niles would be working for the Bitch of Broadway soon to be the Lunatic of London. Whether he was going to be cooking for her or working for the production company he didn't care.

The second night, she invited him out to a quaint Italian restaurant. It was the kind of place that he wouldn't expect her to enter unless she was forced to kicking and screaming the whole way. But she chose the location, picked a table off to the side, ordered a bottle of wine and continued on with the evening. And last night, he decided to take her out and enjoy the nice New York summer evening. It wasn't much but to him it meant the world. It wasn't all rainbows of course, it couldn't even be considered a date. They had hated each other for nearly fifteen years and now she is leaving. He wouldn't exactly call that a happy ending.

He always thought he would be the first one to leave
His anger toward Maxwell Sheffield was greater than it had ever been.

"Niles Old man, have a seat." He didn't think he could get any angrier at his long time friend and boss. He was mistaken. "We have known each other for how many years?"

"Too many to count sir."

Unfortunately for both him and CC it seemed as though Maxwell had deemed the position of making both of their lives miserable.

"Exactly. I believe that a promotion is finally in order. You have rightfully earned and deserve this offer."

Niles didn't like where this was inevitably going because one way or another he was going to be working for CC within the next year. He wasn't one to back down from a bet and he wasn't going to start now. Sure he was going to miss the family but if it meant that he was going to get to see his CaCa everyday it was worth the risk.

"Yes Old Man. After reviewing some things including your degree from Oxford which I was quite relieved that minored in theater in addition to your law degree, and since CC decided to remove herself from the company, I would like you to take over some of her previous duties."

Had Maxwell Sheffield really sunk that low where he had to offer his butler CC's position? Niles looked at him as if he had lost his mind. Loyalty obviously wasn't one of Maxwell's strong points. Considering everything that CC had done for the company, it intrigued Niles genuinely to see Maxwell turn his back so automatically. As much as Niles adored Fran and the Sheffield children, he also found it unfair for anyone but himself to treat Miss Babcock so poorly. It wasn't Maxwell's job it was his and quite frankly, Maxwell was terrible at it. At least, when Niles was rude and inconsiderate to her she was able to pick herself up and come back the next day.

"May I speak freely sir?"

Some promotion, Niles thought. There is no way that this proposition would be on the table had CC not taken what was rightfully hers and walked out the door when she was given the opportunity.

"Of course Old Boy" Maxwell stretched his arms on the desk in front of him.

"Have you lost your bloody mind?" Maxwell had the nerve to look offended by the way that Niles spoke with him. Niles eyes shined daggers in Maxwell's direction.

"Niles!"

"I'm sorry sir, but I could have sworn that you just offered me Miss Babcock's job."

"I did indeed"

Niles got up from Miss Babcock's green leather couch and walked right out the office door. "Niles where on earth are you going? We have things to discuss!"

"I'm sorry sir but I have a long standing appointment with my two friends Johnny and Jack"

And CC, Niles thought to himself. She was not going to take this well to say the least. If this would have a year ago he might have immediately taken Maxwell up on his offer. But seeing how Maxwell treated CC and how quickly he wanted the position filled, it wasn't worth it. He would rather have the butler run the company than to do it himself. CC was going to have a field day with this for sure.

"Damn it" Niles said again.