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

a title that came with

at me. "Have you

my heart race every time our eyes met. After last

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

Why are you here? His

him. "Mr. Hart, you're

His jaw tightened slightly.

together, but that doesn't mean you get to control my life, especially my job. Even if you're trying

it. I won't do it

didn't want to push it further, so I glanced around the room. Your setup here is

it was work hours, I figured I shouldn't overstay my welcome. I gave a small smile. "Well, I'll leave you to it.

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"Kiki," Hayden called out.

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

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

out there,

"Okay," he agreed quickly.

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

of me again.

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