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.

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

confusion when she saw him approach, assuming there must be

even started sketching the game's characters yet; if she had, she

"Miss Langford, your coffee."

coworkers nearby exchanged incredulous glances. The rumors had to be true. Hans himself was delivering coffee to the company's

Did

much, but the thought of Hans asking her to see Hawthorne definitely made

no, just stopping by to check

offered a charming,

noncommittal "Oh," as the rich aroma of coffee wafted up.

sip without thinking and

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

Go to him? For what? Did he know how to

Hans left, her colleagues

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

dropped a giant bag of treats on her

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

l.ne

brand new lipstick was pressed into her hand. Within minutes, Gwyneth's desk was piled with gifts from her overly enthusiastic colleagues, and she glanced

everyone always bring this many snacks and beauty

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