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

Chapter 489

"Yeah, no thanks-wouldn't work with you even if you paid back.

me," I shot

By the time Wayne strolled out, I was already leaning against my car, waiting. He'd saved me from that trainwreck of a meeting, and I wasn't about to ball without a proper thanks. "Waiting to say thank you?" Wayne smirked, all smug.

I grinned. "If you hadn't stepped in, I'd probably be in the hospital right now."

"Doubt it," he replied with a lazy grin. "That kick you threw? Brutal. Even if his intestines aren't in a pretzel, he's feeling it."

I laughed, remembering my infamous "Flying Legs" days back in school when I had a reputation for taking down jerks with a single kick.

"Guess your skills haven't dulled," Wayne said, amused.

I wasn't in the mood for a trip down memory lane, though, so I switched it up. "Didn't expect you to be working with this company too

Jace actually set it up awhile back. I'm just here for a site check," Wayne said, shrugging.

I just chuckled, letting the conversation drift.

seem chipper today. Probably that superfood breakfast I sent over," he added

I hadn't even touched it, he'd

said, firm but light. I wasn't trying to get into a daily breakfast routine with

was a one-time deal. If

couldn't afford that rate," I joked. "Anyway, Wayne, I've got work. Gotta

flight lands in two hours. Why not come home with me? We can

else was

drowning in work. I'll swing by to

a faint smile but didn't push it. Just then, Demi came jogging over, a little out of breath, holding a

holding it out to me. "Keira,

a look, and he just shrugged. "You're not seriously gonna turn

reached out. "C'mon, hand over your broken one.

her, focusing on Wayne. "Wayne,

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something crossed his eyes, but he didn't argue. "Put it away, Demi,"

shot me a look that screamed, 'Are