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”

and threw his phone onto the seat. He gazed out of the window. The skies had darkened Frustration stirred uneasily inside

to be impressed

to have every man

Irritation niggled at him. Despite his iron–clad control, he caved to his annoyance and tugged at his collar hard.

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

distant street that Evan had

hugged the drafts to her chest tightly as

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had to make her way to

her because of the

Anya stretched her limbs and made her way out of

sky had turned dark.

look at her watch. It

was great. It wasn’t that late.

apartment, spend some time with her best friend, then head back home

She strode out of the factory.

was starving.

her phone out and called Cindy. She had to tell her friend that she

She spoke before Anya could

right. How did you know?” Anya said with

how!” Cindy said with

another surprise. That was why they were best friends. Cindy knew everything. “You’re right. I’m. so hungry