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

Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Having lived with the Johnstons for years, I knew Matthew inside out.

He was the kind of guy who kept business and personal stuff totally separate. If Jace messed up, Matthew wouldn't hesitate to come down on him-just like he would with anyone else.

But thinking about the reports I'd just gotten-Jace was still out there, aggressively poaching clients, hell-bent on taking down my company-I couldn't help but say, "Looks like your dad's warning didn't really do much."

Wayne picked up on the seriousness in my tone. "Jace hasn't stopped?"

"No," I said, my voice shaking a bit. "It's like he's trying to destroy my company in one hit."

I couldn't hide the anger in my voice.

The fact that my involvement was putting the company at risk, even losing clients-it was really weighing

on me.

"This is beyond reckless. I'll talk to my dad," Wayne said, his own frustration creeping in.

"Let me handle it," I offered. "I was already planning to visit your dad today, with a birthday gift in hand. I can bring it up then, see if the gift sweetens the deal."

up a spark in Wayne's

across his face. "Awesome.

eyes, I hesitated for a second before replying, "Yeah, today.

still smiling.

my boyfriend," I

Wayne's smile froze.

his eyes hit me like a

about me-something Lindey had hinted at before. It was better to hurt him now, to make him face the truth, and

took a few seconds before Wayne, his voice

""Hayden Hart."

darkened

doing this out of spite," I said, forcing the words out, even though they felt like lies. Wayne, who was usually so composed, looked like he was breaking inside. "But I can't believe you've moved on from Jace

he understood that, why

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Chapter 149

me?

feelings for me must've started

that's why he stayed away

thought weighed on my chest, making it hard to breathe. I turned my head, avoiding his gaze, and said coldly, "You're wrong. I won't waste my time on someone who isn't worth it or on feelings that don't

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