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

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Chapter 229

Chapter 229

Ron's words instantly made me think of Hayden, and what Steve had mentioned yesterday about a friend with the last name 'Hart' who had invested a ton of money in OceanixCorp.

I turned to Ron. "When you say 'manly," what exactly do you mean? Or do you have a friend like that?"

Ron cleared his throat. "It's hard to explain... I mean, someone with a strong presence, stands tall, like..." He trailed off, pointing at the cafeteria's TV screen.

The news was showing a flag-raising ceremony, soldiers standing tall and straight, radiating discipline and strength. It reminded me of Hayden again, and I had a feeling Ron was hinting at something.

The last name Hart?

Manly?

A soldier?

It couldn't be, could it?

I watched Ron's face, but he was focused on the screen, deep in thought. I decided to throw him off a fittle. "Is your friend's name Hayden?"

me in

tell if he actually didn't hear

have a friend named Hayden?" I repeated, trying

his head a

gave me a smile, but there was definitely some

eyebrow. "You know, the

awkwardly. "Really? You know someone like that? So, what's your deal with this 'manly' friend? Are you two close

really into this, huh?" I teased. "I'll have to

would that be cool?" Ron asked, pretending to be all

wouldn't it

be your boyfriend." "You've got a friend with the last name 'Hart.' What's his

I mean... yeah, I do have an old buddy..."

like 'old' old?" I

tightened. "Not old-old, but not young, either. He's in his

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nodded, playing along. "Think I

eyes widened, a mix of surprise and mild panic

smiled. "You said he doesn't have a girlfriend, and I

twitched, and he let out a couple of awkward chuckles "Wow, I didn't expect you to be so upfront about it. Setting yourself up like that-impressive. He even gave me a