Chapter 86

Curtis only noticed Austin standing there by then.

Austin nodded politely at Curtis, and then introduced himself briefly to Leanne.

“Oh, so you’re Joy’s boss,” Leanne realized with an epiphany.

“Oh, does Joy mention me often?” Austin asked, “What exactly did she say?”

Well, Joy said nothing much about him, just some curses about a lifetime without sex, infertility, having kids with defects, and things like that.

Joy quickly pinched Leanne, desperately signaling her with her eyes.

Leanne’s replied awkwardly, “She says you’re a great boss.”

Austin glanced at Joy meaningfully, her evasive gaze betraying her guilt.

“It seems you haven’t said anything good about me.”

“What? No way. I only said nice things about you!” Joy poked Leanne in the ribs

on, make something up!”

Leanne nearly choked.

“Come

said, “Your friend just moved in. She must be busy. Take the day off and

“No way, Boss. I haven’t finished my project, and everyone else is at work. It wouldn’t be fair

not in the mood for work. If you went in, you’d only distract my other employees.”

“You’ve gone out of your way today. Why not

cup of coffee?”

to impose,” Austin declined. “I didn’t realize you’d just moved in and didn’t bring a housewarming gift. I’ll make it up to you

new home.”

embodiment of a

to be so well-mannered

“Thanks, it’s

kind of you.”

least I can do.”

them was warm and friendly.

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Curtis felt a surge of

invite me in for

clearly uninterested in

Mr. Curtis!” She pulled

Leanne’s

palm hot, scorching the delicate skin on

“Let’s talk.”

her hand away, but he tightened

Joy, who seemed clueless but was eyeing an opportunity to throw a punch his

Joy began

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