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Xander got some serious guts. He knew Wayne had been after me, yet he still stepped up like it was nothing. Bold move, honestly-I didn't see that coming from him.

But with Demi possibly hanging around DracoLux, I had to prioritize that. "Sorry, I've

told him.

Sot other plans tonight," I

Xander? Totally unbothered. "Alright. If you need anything just let me know." Then he left without a fuss.

At the elevator, someone called him "Mr. Hart" again. He just nodded, cool as ever

gave me a polite nod and

not correcting them.

really does look like Hayden.

suspicious. So, I kept it casual with a small smile. "No idea. That's why I'm testing

my hand a little shake. "Hayden used to get all fancy with his meals, so I figured I'd see if Xander can keep up in the

the same time, I needed Wayne to think he still had a

dishes yesterday," I said,

were slider buns and a

it's due-his cooking was top-notch. Just looking at it was enough to

this feels like a serious side hustle," Wayne remarked, sounding oddly impressed. "With cooking like this, he could run

it, too," I said, leaning into the double

"It's meant for

solo." I smiled

took them, though he didn't actually eat. Whatever. I grabbed

didn't

hit, I froze. The rich, saucy meatball tasted exactly like

in my throat, my hands trembling slightly. How could Xander possibly nail this? Unless... he was

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