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

Chapter 261

Chapter 261

Ron was so chill that he didn't feel like my boss at all-more like a friend.

I smiled at him, then turned to Hayden. "You and Mr. Shane seem pretty tight. I've never seen anyone grab lunch with the boss right after an interview."

I mentioned it because Steve had told me that the person supporting Ron had the last name Hart.

My suspicion flared up again.

"Mr. Shane just wanted to get to know me better," Hayden said, taking a pause for dramatic effect. "I mean, a $1.5 million salary isn't exactly pocket change. I gaped. That much?

I really didn't expect him to be worth that much.

"What? You don't think I'm worth it?" he asked, straight-up.

I rolled my eyes. "No, that's not what I meant."

After a beat, I asked, "So, what did you make at your last job?

casually, and I nearly

over eight times that.

guts," I muttered, not sure what else to

the one who threw out the number. I didn't think he'd actually go for it," Hayden

a dry laugh. "OceanixCorp must really need talent." I shook my head, still in disbelief. "You've

the deputy CEOs barely made that kind

for our wedding," Hayden added, making my face heat

decided not to respond. I quickly started the car and asked, "Where to? I'll

about you?" he

then head back

the rest of the day off. We could hang out," Hayden

guard.

can ask him yourself. Do I look like the kind of guy who'd make that up?" Just as he finished, my phone buzzed. Sure enough, it was a text from Ron telling me to take the rest of the day

the boss is already rolling out the red carpet. Are you sure you're not secretly best friends with Mr. Shane or, like, co-owners of the company?" Hayden just looked at me, saying nothing. I held his gaze for a few seconds, then waved

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feeling that Ron was being unusually chummy

"Hayden, do you have any siblings? Like