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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?"

blinked, looking at me in surprise. "What did you

actually didn't hear me or if he

have a friend named Hayden?" I repeated, trying to keep

shaking his head a little too

there was definitely some unease in

an eyebrow. "You know, the 'manly' guy you were talking

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

"Wow, you're really into this, huh?" I teased. "I'll have to introduce you

be cool?" Ron asked, pretending

it be?" I

"I'm just worried about, you know, misunderstandings. Like how your buddy got all territorial yesterday and pretended to be your boyfriend." "You've got a friend with the last name 'Hart.' What's his first name?" I asked, steering the conversation and

do have an old buddy..." Ron stammered, looking

'old' old?"

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

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nodded, playing along. "Think I could meet him

widened, a mix of surprise and

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

twitched, and he let out a couple of awkward chuckles "Wow, I didn't expect you to be so upfront about it. Setting yourself

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