Desires Die Hard

Chapter 74

“I want a reason. Why?” Something flickered in Evan’s eyes. He had no idea what was going on inside his friend’s head.

Anya was new at JK Couture. She had neither the experience nor the skill to get the job done.

There was nothing personal about his judgment of the woman’s capabilities. He was simply making an objective

assessment.

“I think she’s up for the job. What’s wrong? Is that not reason enough for you? Or are you simply unwilling to let me have her?” Dan said teasingly

Evan scoffed loudly. What was Dan talking about?

Anya wasn’t his. Why wouldn’t he let Dan have her?

“You have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m just trying to help your cousin,” Evan said coolly “Anya’s new at her job and she’s only a junior designer serving her probationary period. Are you sure there aren’t any other reasons why you’re picking her as your cousin’s designer?”

“Well, if you really want another reason….” Dan stroked his chin thoughtfully before giving Evan an impish grin. “She’s pretty I’d like to get to know her better.”

Evan scoffed loudly “Sure. Do as you please.”

“You’ll let me have her then?” Dan grinned sharply at his friend. There was an interesting quirk to his smile. Til come pick her up tomorrow then. You’re not allowed to change your mind or get upset”

“I won’t,” Evan said. He wasn’t interested in talking about Anya. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up”

“Alright, bye”

ended the call and threw his phone onto the seat. He gazed out of the window. The skies had

to be impressed by

every

annoyance and tugged at his collar hard. The topmost button popped out of

his eyelids. Then, he sank into his seat and forced himself to drag his

that Evan had passed earlier

drafts to her chest tightly as

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Chapter 74

way to

on her because of

the last factory. Anya stretched her limbs and made her way out

sky had turned dark.

took a look at her watch. It was half

It wasn’t that late.

to Cindy’s apartment, spend some time with her best friend, then head back home and spend the

of the factory. That was when her stomach began to growl loudly.

was starving.

out and called Cindy. She had to tell

up her call within seconds. She spoke before Anya could say

with mild surprise as

can read your mind, that’s how!” Cindy said with

they were best friends. Cindy knew everything. “You’re right. I’m. so hungry