When Robert was in Bridgedale, Hayden had taken Robert on a tour around the company and introduced Robert to his employees.

"The guys around Hayden aren't that old, and I recall seeing a few handsome guys, too," he said. "Sis, why don't you ask Hayden to show you their photos? Maybe you will like them." Layla did not want to continue the subject and turned to her older brother. "Hayden, do you hate women that much? You didn't have to hire only men, did you?"

"Don't listen to him," Hayden said not wanting to alert his parents. "I am not the one who hired them."

"Then there is an issue with your HR. Why are they only hiring men? What are they plotting?" asked Layla.

"My HR manager is a woman," Hayden said, "don't listen to Robert."

Layla turned to look at Robert. "Robert, you look slimmer, too! Is it from fixing cars?"

Robert rubbed at his face and muttered, "... Maybe! But I'm certain that I didn't lose as much weight as you."

"It's just because I'm tired from working." Layla reached for a pork rib and took a bite of it. "I will gain weight after New Year's. Stop worrying about me."

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