Chapter 536

He didn't have time to dwell on Gwyneth's words any longer. Honestly, it was odd -why should he care what a young woman like her thought, anyway?

So what if he was getting older? Sure, he'd been called out by a girl for it, but his peers never seemed to think he was past his prime.

Why let it get under his skin?

"Understood, sir."

Hans lingered for a moment longer until Hawthorne looked up at him.

"Is there something else you're waiting for?"

Hans blinked, a little bewildered.

Was that it? He'd been standing there, expecting some further instructions from Hawthorne, but the man's expression made it clear the conversation was over. Suddenly, it clicked.

He got it now-Miss Yvette's jealousy hadn't been for nothing.

Mr. Everhart was genuinely interested in this new girl who'd just joined the company. Why else would he suddenly ask if he was getting old?

So it looked like Miss Yvette's reign was coming to an end.

by the

confusion when she saw him

started sketching the game's characters yet; if she had, she probably wouldn't have even noticed Hans

"Miss Langford, your coffee."

delivering coffee to the company's newest hire? Clearly, Gwyneth was destined to be

Did you need

wasn't afraid of much, but the thought of Hans asking her

just stopping by to check

offered a charming, friendly

"Oh," as the

a sip without thinking and promptly scalded her

on your work. If anything comes up that you can't handle, come straight to

him? For what? Did he know how to

her colleagues

way too many, and there's no way I can finish them

giant bag of treats

way, what brand of lipstick do you usually use? accidentally

l.ne

Within minutes, Gwyneth's desk was piled with gifts from her overly enthusiastic colleagues, and she glanced

always bring this many snacks and beauty products to

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