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.

not in a position to question the reasons behind Mr. Welton’s instructions.” Hayden took one step to the side

Sydney

answers out of

and slammed her heel into the tiled floor angrily.

She needed answers and

as she made her way towards Evan’s desk slowly. She tried to push the memories of last night’s kiss out of her mind and put on a

finally

man slid the contract across

hurt to take a look. She reached for the contract and picked

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

trying to make her

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he out of his mind?

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

But she was certain of one thing. Evan

with such a contract if he harbored even the slightest bit of love for her. He wouldn’t have offered to pay her to be

such an idea

Welton. I’m not interested,” Anya said as she tried to keep her temper under control. She took another step towards the desk, placed the contract down and slid it back towards

nothing else, I’ll get back to work. I

and march out of the