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.

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

Sydney

out

stomped her foot and slammed her heel into the tiled floor

to wait. She needed answers and

the memories of last night’s kiss out of her mind and put on a calm voice as she spoke. Right now, she was just a

eyes. He studied the young woman for a moment before finally speaking. “I have a contract here and an offer for Ms.

slid the contract across

wouldn’t hurt to take a look. She reached for the contract and picked it up

dark look settled on Anya’s face.

he trying to make her his mistress?

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of his mind? What

during their recent interactions. He hated her guts. Why would he offer to make her his mistress

Evan’s head. But she was certain of one thing. Evan didn’t like her at all. He had no love for

with such a contract if he harbored even the slightest bit of love for her. He

mere thought of such

the contract, Mr. Welton. I’m not interested,” Anya said as she tried to keep her temper under control. She took another step towards

I’ll get back to work. I have quite a few matters to attend

to turn around and march out