Chapter 1928

As she grappled with her response, Hilliard turned to leave, striding towards the CEO office door.

“Stop!” she called out, a rare command that halted him in his tracks, though he didn’t face her.

Throughout their engagement, she had maintained a formal distance, always addressing him as Mr.

Simmons, even privately.

“Even if it involves personal matters, I expect to be informed of your whereabouts,” she insisted.

Hilliard’s reply was blunt.

“I have a date.

A date?

Not with her, evidently.

Who could it be?

“Who is she?” Jennifer couldn’t hide her mixture of curiosity and dismay.

silence persisted, his demeanor

my plans, feel free to ask as my

as your fiancée, I’m curious: who is this

approached her again, and leaned close, his hands

chair.

is

you forget today is

was momentarily taken

birthday was something she seldom did, to the point

did you find out my birthday?

Hilliard was candid.

thinks highly

She’s quite the matchmaker.

you used to make a point

fair I do

Hilliard’s flirtations, paired with his stoic appearance, grew

could respond, Hilliard had already shut down

mother last night; we’re not returning

he suggested,

couple of hours

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