More Than A Favor

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More Than A Favor

Chapter 9

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“Elaine, Mr. Mercer wants to talk to you.” Maya Ellison, who had come with me, held out the phone.

I’d underestimated how persistent Logan could be. At this point, I had no choice but to take the call. I kept my tone professional. “Mr. Mercer, what can I help you with?”

“Elaine.” Logan’s voice was rough with guilt. “Why’d you leave so early today? I came home but couldn’t give you a ride.”

Realizing this wasn’t about work, I stepped away from others. “I went to grab breakfast.”

“I’m sorry. I couldn’t leave last night. That’s why I didn’t make it home.”

My heart turned to ice, and I couldn’t help but smirk. “Why couldn’t you leave?”

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When he stayed silent, I held my breath and gave him an easy out. “Couldn’t find a nurse?”

He answered hesitantly, “Yeah.”

I didn’t say anything else.

Logan went on, “Elaine, when do you finish up? I’ll come get you, and we can grab lunch together.”

We hadn’t eaten lunch together in forever.

Based on what Kian told me last night, Logan had been spending all his

time with Selene.

Was he suddenly asking because he felt guilty about ditching me last night,

or did his conscience finally kick in?

I didn’t know, and I didn’t want to waste brain power trying to figure it out. I answered coldly, “Not sure. Might not even be done by noon. Besides, don’t** you already have plans every day at lunchtime now?”

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“Elaine.” Logan must have caught my sass. He said my name firmly, paused for a couple seconds, then added, “Don’t read too much into it.”

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bed last night mid–action.

read into?

work hours, I told him, “I’m in the middle

didn’t respond, I ended

meetings and site checks. After wrapping up discussions around ten, Maya and I headed to the

of overseeing everything. About 80%

were unlikely since the partners stuck to the plans pretty closely, it was still my job to inspect

were killing me, and my toes were th robbing. I found a spot

must’ve picked up that something was off. “Elaine, you

weren’t on site, I would ‘ve kicked off my shoes to give my feet a real

Maya studied my face. “Elaine,

I hesitated, Maya pointed at her face. “Elaine, you’re looking

pale.”

– I barely got any sleep last night. Plus, a woman’s makeup can only do

PMS,” I made up an excuse and pulled out my phone, pretending to check

couldn’t keep up the act if she kept asking questions.

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over me. Thinking it was Maya, I didn’t look

something warm on my ankle and saw

my shoes off, put my foot on his knee, and started rubbing it. “Are these shoes

anything; my throat felt

looked up at me. “Still mad?” he asked

trying to pull my

Logan held on, keeping up the massage. “Won’t happen again,” he

white shirt. His custom cufflinks caught the sun, making him

on my left foot, then moved to the right, totally ignoring the people walking past. Some girls nearby were giving envious looks, whispering about finally seeing a real–life version of a hot guy doting on his girlfriend.

it got to me. My anger from last night

lucky!” Maya mouthed from where

I kept dwelling on last night, I’d look petty, like I was desperate

the mood for lunch?” Logan asked.

not super hungry

tter.

got amazing seared foie gras too,” Logan suggested while helping

nose, making my breath catch. He noticed my

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turned my mood around. I felt. kind of pathetic – Logan

of Selene, I asked, “How’s Selene

“She’s fine. Already out

anything else, Logan glanced over and asked,