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.

game design department, stopping by the break room to pick up a coffee-extra milk, extra sugar-for

she saw him approach,

she

"Miss Langford, your coffee."

himself was delivering

you. Did

but the thought of Hans asking

no, just stopping by

charming, friendly smile,

"Oh," as the rich aroma of coffee

without thinking and promptly

anything comes up

Go to him? For

her

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

dropped a giant bag of treats on

By the way, what brand of lipstick do you usually use? accidentally bought an extra Armani-what's your

l.ne

piled with gifts from her overly enthusiastic colleagues,

bring this many snacks and

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