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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.

quietly observing, chimed in. "He really does look like

would get suspicious. So, I kept it

food container in my hand a little shake. "Hayden used to get all fancy with his meals, so I figured I'd see if

he might snap, and I couldn't have that-yet. At the same time, I needed Wayne to think he still had a shot.

make two dishes yesterday," I said, popping

were slider buns and

due-his cooking was top-notch. Just looking at

male model at DracoLux, this feels like a serious side hustle," Wayne remarked, sounding oddly impressed. "With cooking like this, he could run his own private dining

taste it, too," I said, leaning into the double meaning as I

budge. "It's

this solo."

though he didn't actually eat. Whatever. I grabbed my own utensils and

thought you didn't eat meatballs,"

on the first bite. As the flavor hit, I froze. The rich,

lump formed in my throat, my hands trembling slightly. How

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