---- Chapter 819 At that moment, Jonah stepped up behind her. "Ms. Hailey, please don't scream like that. The soundproofing here isn't great. If someone hears us, they might get the wrong idea." Hailey's face flushed bright red. She had assumed he was fully dressed , but though he had finished his shower , his clothes were still incomplete. To be precise, he had put on black trousers, but his upper body was bare. When she'd caught a glimpse of him earlier, her eyes took in his sun-kissed skin, chiseled chest, broad shoulders , narrow waist, and defined abs.

His torso seamlessly tapered into his trousers, and the image was enough to send her thoughts into overdrive. The visual impact hit her hard. After three years of being single, Hailey felt her mind buzz. Jonah stood behind her, his deep, captivating voice slicing through the silence. Hailey felt as though her ears were being consumed by its magnetic allure. "I-I won't scream anymore," she stammered. "Ts there something you need?" he asked. Hailey slowly turned to face him, her gaze avoiding his. "Mr.

sounded like his secretary, reporting on work matters. Jonah switched the phone from his left hand to his right. "Got it. Send the document to my phone, and I'll take care of it shortly." Hailey's attention momentarily faltered as she watched him switch hands. Declan used to

to erase. Hailey stood still, her mind spinning. She had always seen traces of Declan in Jonah. Could it be... Suddenly, a bold thought struck her. Jonah hung up the phone, only to find Hailey staring at him. A smirk curled on his lips. "What are you looking at?" "Mr. Pilsner, what happened

obligated to answer you. Your question is a bit too forward." Hailey knew she was being intrusive. After all, Jonah's injuries had been severe, and no one wanted to bring up painful memories. But she couldn't hold back. "Mr. Pilsner , why won't you answer me? What did you look like before?" she asked, her tone becoming more insistent. Jonah let out a chuckle. "Ms. Hailey, why are you so concerned about my

and began to walk away. But all of a sudden, Hailey reached

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