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

Chapter 75

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I decided to shut down Demi's persistent matchmaking with a blunt statement. "I'm all about the money.

If he doesn't have it, even if he's drop-dead gorgeous, it's pointless.

As soon as the words left my mouth, I caught Hayden glancing over.

Perfect. He heard me.

I didn't dodge his gaze. There was zero chance between us anyway, so it was better if he got the message loud and clear.

I wasn't clueless. His casual touches, and even spraying the ulcer relief spray on me today-those small gestures made it obvious he had feelings for me.

"Keira, you're so shallow. Too shallow," Demi huffed, clearly annoyed.

I didn't bother responding or looking at Hayden.

Demi's phone rang, and after a quick glance at the screen, she said, "It's Mr. Lawson."

Gavin?!

"Yes... I'm in the family area of Section A at the amusem..it park. Do you need something? Okay, see you soon," Demi finished the call and shot me a look. "Mr. Lawson says he's coming to see you."

me? I wondered what it could be about. Maybe

Jace this morning to leave

"Ms. Kay, Mrs. Johnston asked me to bring

Lindey made it?

This had to be Jace's doing. If it was just Jace, I would've told Gavin to take it back. But since Lindey made it, I couldn't say no. "Thanks, I appreciate it," I said, taking the food jar from him, Gavin didn't leave right

"Ms. Kay, I-

yourself up over it, that's on

and finally said, "Ms. Kay, make sure to drink the soup. It's really good for

he left, Demi, always thinking she had everything figured out, chimed in, "Keira, that soup was definitely sent

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I didn't already know

want to let you go. He still wants to keep you as a backup," Demi added, showing off her

Jace really think he could

decided to start with the soup. I turned to Hayden. "Wanna

he declined,

it and began sharing the chilled

bowl when she nudged me again. "Keira, Keira,

her drama by now, but I still glanced in the direction

And there he was-Wayne.

like a sunny spring

hand. "My mom

clearly not