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?"

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

hear me or if he was

a friend named Hayden?" I

head a little too quickly. "Uh, no.

gave me a smile, but there was definitely some unease

know, the 'manly' guy you were talking

what's

into this, huh?" I teased.

that be cool?" Ron asked, pretending to be

wouldn't it

a sheepish grin. "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 totally throwing him

yeah, I do have an old buddy..." Ron stammered,

'old'

tightened. "Not old-old, but not young, either.

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nodded, playing along. "Think I could

a mix of surprise and mild panic on his

doesn't have a girlfriend,

"Wow, I didn't expect you to be so upfront