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 office

title that came with a seven-figure

me. "Have you had

was so intense it made my heart race every time our eyes met.

over to his gadgets, pretending to check them out. "Yeah, I ate," I

day off? Why are you here? His question

him. "Mr. Hart,

His jaw tightened slightly.

together, but that doesn't mean you get to

parted. "I get it. I

didn't want to push it further, so I

figured I shouldn't overstay my welcome. I gave a

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"Kiki," Hayden called out.

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

not because I'm ashamed or interested in anyone else. I just don't want people gossiping or it affecting our

laid it out there,

"Okay," he agreed quickly.

I'll let you get back to

stepped in front of me