More Than A Favor

Chapter 65

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“Ms. Hart, I’ve never dated anyone. My reputation’s spotless, unlike yours – with an ex–fiancé, that guy who pets your head, and this ‘brother of yours,” Ashton said deliberately, his eyes fixed on me.

Before I could snap back, he lowered his gaze. “So really, I should be worried. If people hear we spent the night together, they’ll think I’m not pure anymore.”

“Are you saying I corrupted your virtue?” I sputtered, fuming.

“Not at all. You were perfectly behaved – didn’t try anything inappropriate.” His tone made him sound like some Victorian maiden whose honor I’d threatened.

What a piece of work!

He was infuriating, but I couldn’t unleash my anger. I could only take it out on my bagel.

“Well, if Mr. Drake’s so concerned about his honor, maybe he should keep his distance,” I finally managed, finishing my breakfast.

“Can’t do that unless we quit working together.” He stood up, folding his napkin.

I was speechless.

When breakfast ended, Maya finished saying goodbye to her friend, promising to call next time she visited Hilcord.

The moment her friend’s car pulled away, Maya pounced. “What were you and Mr. Drake talking about? He was actually speaking in full sentences!”

Unbelievable. This girl had been supposedly catching up with her friend but was watching us the

whole time.

“Nothing important,” I said curtly, hoping to shut down her questions.

She didn’t buy it. I added, “Just work stuff. Might need longer hours soon.”

“What?” Maya’s smile vanished. “How heartless! Doesn’t he care about people at all?”

I stayed quiet as we headed to the park. Ashton hadn’t arrived yet.

When we parked, he pulled up on a bicycle.

“Elaine, does Mr. Drake rent a bike every day? Didn’t think guys still rode those anymore,” Maya said,

I was

public transit. Never expected

stop with the bike. Ride with us – Elaine’s car has plenty of room,” Maya offered,

at me. “That’s kind of you,

I was floored.

his attitude all morning, I was beyond

on Maya. “Maybe ask me before volunteering

caught my tone. “I’m thinking efficiency and safety

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first next time, promise!” Maya hugged me, trying to smooth

tapping her head. “Fine. You’re running all errands today.”

I’ve got the energy for it,” Maya

today – I’ll handle things with

barely got to Mr. Gray’s area

“What?”

Drake said take the day off.” My blood pressure spiked.

on? Why are we stopping?”

over to

one day shouldn’t be an issue, right?” His calm response

said, “True, but we’re on deadline. Can’t we postpone breaks until after? I’ll pay extra for overtime.”

not machines – we need regular rest. It Improves performance.”

had a point, but our situation was

took a deep breath.

leave, he added, “Everyone needs to

Drake, you

“Ms. Hart, without proper rest you can’t work

I cut him off, palms sweating.

it after I’d just warned him about mentioning

gaze, I finally caved. “Fine.

go!” I called.

Hart,” Ashton stopped me, “I need

gritted teeth, I asked, “What now? Need a massage on your

need help shopping,” he said