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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.

look like Hayden. So,

suspicious. So, I kept it casual with a small smile. "No

to get all fancy with his meals, so I figured

was mostly for Wayne's benefit. If he thought Xander was stepping into Hayden's shoes, he might snap, and I couldn't have that-yet. At the same time, I needed Wayne to think he still had a shot. A

two dishes yesterday," I said, popping open the container. "They didn't

what Xander mentioned, were slider buns and

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

at DracoLux, this feels like a serious side hustle," Wayne remarked,

aren't everything. You've gotta taste it, too," I said, leaning into the double meaning as I handed him a set

"It's meant

solo." I smiled

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

thought you didn't eat meatballs,"

the flavor hit, I froze. The rich, saucy

throat, my hands trembling slightly. How could Xander

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