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.

in a position to question the reasons behind Mr. Welton’s instructions.” Hayden took one step to the side and made his way back

Sydney

couldn’t get any answers out of Evan’s personal

and slammed her heel into the tiled

needed

towards Evan’s desk slowly. She tried to push 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 junior staff speaking to her boss. “Mr. Welton, I’m here. Is

lifted his eyes and gazed at her through his dark eyes. He studied the young woman for a moment before finally speaking. “I have a contract here and an offer for Ms. MacMillan. You might be interested in it. Take

slid the contract across the desk.

the contract was about but it wouldn’t hurt to take a look. She reached for the contract and

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

trying to make her his

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his mind? What was going on here?

interactions. He hated her guts. Why would he offer to make her his

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

harbored even the slightest bit of love for her. He

such an

her temper under control.

get back to work. I have quite a few

to turn around and march