Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter

48

Jace sat in his chair, dressed in a black suit

with a white shirt and a tie dotted with stars.

That tie was a birthday gift from me last year. He'd never worn it before, probably because he didn't like it. But now, after our breakup, he had started wearing it.

His expression was grim, eyes locked onto me with fierce intensity. I knew why he was angry, but I calmly began, "Mr. Johnston, what do you need?"

"Where have you been?" His voice was icy.

"On vacation," I replied, dodging the question.

Jace's fingers curled on the desk. "I asked where you went."

"Chiverton," I said honestly. I had nothing to hide.

His frown deepened, confusion flashing in his eyes. He probably had no clue where Chiverton was.

small, obscure town. How would

cared about me, he'd remember I mentioned it before. It's where I was born,

it and forgotten, just because he didn't care enough

question made me want

did laugh, nodding

your phone off? Why didn't you respond to messages? His

together before saying.

even more ashen. "Yes, it's your freedom, but the company policy states that employees must not let personal issues affect their

that time Hayden's chin

pronounced, giving him this

park..." Jace pointed at me. "Can you seriously say you

my vacation or not, the lighting issue would still be there. As soon as I found out about it, I cut my vacation short and came

silent, then nodded angrily. "But

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correct it and ensure it doesn't affect the park's completion," I promised. Jace knew my capabilities and my stubbornness. He nodded. "Fine, but if this

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knew what he meant. I completed his sentence for him. "If it's not completed on time,