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"You probably don't know this, but I've never been in a relationship before. I'm as pure as they come. Not like you, with your complicated love life-an ex-fiancé, that guy who keeps messing with your hair, and let's not forget Wayne." Hayden's voice was so calm it almost drove me crazy.

I opened my mouth to snap back, but before I could get a word out, he dropped his gaze. "So, really, I should be the one worrying. If people find out we shared a room last night, they might think I'm not so innocent anymore."

"Are you saying I ruined your precious purity?" I shot back, feeling my temper flare up.

"Not at all. You were very well-behaved last night-no improper advances toward me whatsoever," Hayden said, his tone dripping with fake innocence, like he was some damsel in distress and I was the sleazy villain who'd taken advantage of him. 'Unbelievable. This guy is so full of it!' I fumed silently, too angry to even find the right words.

I took my frustration out on the custard roll in my hand, ripping it apart like it had personally offended me. "If you want to stay pure, you better keep your distance from me," I finally retorted after swallowing the last bite.

"That might be tricky, unless we stop working together, Hayden said, laying down his napkin and

1. up.

I was left speechless.

standing

to her old friend, promising to call ahead next

"Keira, what were you

but feel exasperated. Clearly, even though she was having lunch with her old friend, her mind had been

much," I answered, trying to shut down the conversation

added, "Just

Demi's cheerful expression vanished in an instant. "Mr. Hart has zero compassion!

as we drove to the amusement park,

as Hayden rolled up-on an electric

day? I didn't think there were still guys who'd actually do that," Demi said, clearly

cab or took the subway, but apparently, he'd been using one of

bike and just ride with us. There's plenty of room in Keira's

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Chapter 61

up like she was

was about to say something when Hayden looked over

I

to leave me speechless both

instead. "Next time, could you maybe check with me before making decisions

trying to be efficient and think about safety. Mr. Hart isn't familiar with the area, and riding an e-bike could be dangerous. If something happened to him, how would we finish the project on time?" Once again, I had nothing to

next time," Demi promised, leaning in to give

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