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

Chapter 90

If I could've disappeared on the spot, I would've done it in a heartbeat.

But I couldn't.

And I knew that the longer I dodged this, the more Hayden would overthink it.

He was the type who never held back-always said whatever popped into his head, no matter how bold or out-of-line it was. He didn't treat me like an outsider, that was for sure.

With that in mind, I forced myself to look up casually. "Really? Words alone don't prove anything."

"Mm," Hayden hummed, taking a sip of water. "I can-"

The second he started, alarms went off in my head. "Hayden, shut up."

I surrendered..

"I was going to say, if you need proof, I can go to the hospital," Hayden finished.

Even though it sounded innocent, it still felt loaded with all sorts of hidden meanings.

Why would I need him to prove anything? I wasn't his girlfriend.

"Save that proof for your future wife," I shot back, standing up abruptly and heading to the restroom.

Just as I rounded the corner, a hand grabbed my arm, and the familiar scent told me who it was before I even turned around.

"Rea, don't you think it's a bit much to be having lunch with

practically oozing out of him, and I couldn't help but laugh. "Are we not allowed to eat

practically pulsing, veins popping. "If you're gonna find a guy,

walked in, everything he said dripped

of course, it was meant to

with dual degrees from Cambridge. How many of those do you have?" I

background this morning after digging

Sure, he was a successful CEO, but his academic record was nothing to brag about. On that front, he didn't even come close to

for business. That was why he'd inherited his dad's company,

said-"Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses." But Jace was too proud,

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am I really

""You're not

replied, not wanting to crush him completely. After all, he was someone I'd loved

not better than Hayden," I added, knowing exactly how much it would sting

grip on my arm tightened, almost to the point of pain. Just thinking about how gentle he'd been with Tanya not too long ago sent a

pushed on. "Like I said, we're done. Who I

but he sneered, "If you want to prove your worth, then

care? And here's a reminder for you-if you find someone better than

then added with a smirk, "Though I guess that just highlights your

left sputtering, struggling

arm free from his grip and headed straight for

I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection. My face wasn't as

though Jace and I were over, his hurtful