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

Chapter 272

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Chapter 272

Hayden sounded polite enough, using "please" and everything, but it still felt like a command from a superior.

And I knew this wasn't about work. Yesterday, he'd grilled me about those flowers from Brad, and now he'd just seen this whole scene go down firsthand. Was he planning another interrogation?

It hit me then-having a boyfriend is basically inviting trouble. If there were nothing between us, I could've just brushed Brad off and been done with it. No drama.

But now? I still had to deal with Hayden.

Ugh, it's true-no guy is ever completely chill.

With everyone's eyes on us, I couldn't exactly refuse. So, I reluctantly followed Hayden to his office.

It wasn't far from mine and was pretty minimalistic, except it was packed with all kinds of gadgets. Besides the standard desk, chair, and computer, there were tons of electronic equipment everywhere.

I had no idea what most of them were for, but all that gear definitely looked like the kind of setup that screams seven-figure salary.

I was still trying to make sense of it all when I heard the door click shut behind me.

the nameplate on his

title that came with a seven-figure

looked at me. "Have you had

our eyes met. After last night,

pretending to check them out. "Yeah, I

here? His question made me stop pretending to be

him. "Mr. Hart, you're

His jaw tightened slightly.

mean you get to control my life, especially my job. Even if you're trying to look

get it.

to push it further, so

was work hours, I figured I shouldn't overstay my welcome. I gave a

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"Kiki," Hayden called out.

I replied, "we should keep things professional at work, and... I'd prefer

I quickly added, "It's not because I'm ashamed or interested in anyone else. I just don't

it out there, trying to

"Okay," he agreed quickly.

I'll let you get back to work," I said, turning to

Hayden stepped in front of me again. "What