Desires Die Hard

Chapter 84

“Is there anything else you need, Ms. MacMillan?” Hayden stopped in his tracks and eyed Sydney with indifference.

Whatever he had observed of the young woman had left a bad taste in his mouth. She was rude and crass. However, she was still a colleague at Welton Group. No matter his opinion of Sydney, he would never show it on his face.

“What’s Anya doing inside Mr. Welton’s office?” Sydney plastered a plastic smile on her face.

The young woman’s bluntness had Hayden frowning instantly. He shook his head and replied politely. “I’m not sure.”

“Are you sure you don’t know anything?” Sydney’s smile seemed frozen on her face.

“That’s right. If you don’t mind, I have to get back to work.” Hayden wasn’t interested in continuing the conversation with

her.

He was ready to return to his desk.

Sydney stepped into his path and stopped him. Her voice was soft. “Mr. Lang, please tell me. It’s no big deal. Anya and I are like family to each other. You can tell me.”

Hayden froze. He had not expected that. That had nothing to do with him though. He was just Evan’s personal assistant. He wasn’t going to go around sharing his boss‘ secrets. He wanted to keep his job. It had great perks. He wasn’t stupid or

insane.

the reasons behind Mr. Welton’s instructions.” Hayden took one step to the side and

Sydney

get any answers out

foot and slammed her

was going to wait. She needed answers and she will

of her mind and put on a calm voice as she spoke. Right now, she was just a junior staff speaking to her boss. “Mr. Welton, I’m here. Is there a reason you called

his dark eyes. He studied the young woman for a moment before finally speaking. “I have a contract here

contract across the

but it wouldn’t hurt to take a look. She reached for the contract and picked it up from the desk. Her eyes scanned the

the contract. A dark look settled on Anya’s face.

make her his

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his mind? What was

remembered the hostility he has displayed towards her during their recent interactions. He hated her guts. Why would he offer to make her his mistress now?

was going on in Evan’s head. But she was certain of

harbored even the slightest bit of love for her. He wouldn’t have offered to pay her

mere thought of such an idea

as she tried to keep her temper under control. She took another

get back to work. I have quite a

around and march out of the office right now.