Chapter 16
In my memory, he had never looked at me like that–curious, suspicious, and mixed with emotions I couldn’t quite grasp. I felt like I was frozen in place, as if under a spell.
Joanna quickly wepped in, trying to break the tension. You’re amazing, Mrs. Parker. I really want to learn from you,” she said, adopting a humble and almost pitiful demeanor in front of Hayden
Hayden looked at her with genuine concem. Take your time.”“
Joanna nodded eagerly, pouring all her energy into her response to Hayden. “Tll definitely learn everything for you.”
I watched them, feeling numb inside, completely unaware of Sean’s piercing gaze on me from behind.
After the tour. I intended to go back to the secretary’s office. But Hayden had some important guests, and I needed to stay. As his secretary, it was my duty to assist with everything, including serving drinks.
As I stepped into the meeting room with the coffee tray. I spotted Marlon. He was deep in conversation with Hayden, but the moment he caught sight of me, his piercing gaze locked onto me,
“Ms. Jackson, you’re here too?” he inquired, sounding intrigued but not exactly shocked.
I had a strong feeling he had known I had been working hard here for a while. I forced a smile and set the cup in front of him. “Mr. Warner, here’s your coffee.”
Marlon nodded and then shot a teasing smile at Hayden. “I heard you even have a college girl with you. Mr. Parker? Lucky guy
The news about Joanna had already spread through the circle, and nobody seemed to care about keeping quiet in front of Hayden
Unfazed, Hayden leaned back in his chair and met Marlon’s eyes with a slight smile. “It’s just a new secretary, Mr. Warner, You’re making a big deal out of nothing
“A secretary!” Marlon turned his gaze towards me I could guess what he was thinking without him having to say more.
“Yes, Mr. Parker has been kind enough to give a university student a chance to learn, I replied, smiling.
Instantly, I noticed Hayden’s jaw tighten
Marlon froze for a moment before bursting into lighter. “You’ve got a great sense of humor, M. Jackson”
Hayden’s eyes clouded over. Knowing his anger was aimed at me. I swiftly averted my eyes.
His cool, probing voice soon followed. “Tin curious when you got to know my wife, Mr. Warner”
My heart missed a bear. In all our time together, Hayden had never referred to me as has wife in front of others. What had gotten into him now?
The smule faded from Marlon’s face. He picked up on the possessive toue in Hayden’s words, which posed a real threat to him
Recent rumors said Hayden was indifferent to his wife, that he left the country just a day after their wedding, and that he had come back with another woman. A divorce seemed imminent.
But now, Marlon sensed that Hayden wouldn’t divorce, if Hayden truly didn’t care, why was there such displeasure in his eyes? When a man was that possessive over a woman, he was unlikely to let go easily.
“We’ve known each other for a long time, Marlon said, locking his gaze on me
His words threw me for a loop–when had we ever met? But thinking back, there was a familiarity about him. I recalled how he treated us like long- lost pals, and I couldn’t help but question if I had simply forgotten hitn?
As I was lost in thought, an unexplainable pressure suddenly surrounded me. The air felt thin, and I struggled to breathe. I quickly regained my composure and met Hayden’s sharp gaze. I looked innocent–what did this have to do with me?
Marton seemed to pick up on the tension and smoothly changed the subject. “Let’s get back to business. How many profit points are you willing to offer me, Mr. Parker!”
Thanks to his interruption, Hayden finally looked away from me. Three percent, he replied flatly.
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me to grab him a cup
up of coffee. I
After the meeting. Michand escorted Marlon out while I made my way to the break room, since Hayden asked me to sigirdle certainly knew how to delegate tasks
As I stepped into the barak mom, I saw Joannia staring blankly at a cup of coffee. She had been all flirty with Hayden that morning: maybe she was
the noticed i Cher eyes widening like the had been caught doing something sneaky.
are you doing here?” dhe exclaimed while hiding something behind her back, and I had a feeling it
it wasn’t anything good.
The in the larak room?” I shot back, still trying to glimpse what she was hiding, when suddenly, her phone rang.
to the
She hurried out to take the call, and I spotted a cup of coffer on the table. Since I really didn’t feel like making one myself, I decided to take it to
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Joanna stepped outside to talk to Sophia. Esen for a moment, Sophia nouldn’t wait, the needed constant updates on her daughter’s progress. “Mom, I pair the medicine you gase in the coffee. Will it really work? Joanna asked.
“Of course! Ir’s specifically meant for stimulating desire, Sophia replied.
“Alright,” Joanna said, will unre
catter, Richant came over looking for Joanna. “Ms. Charlotte, Mr. Parker asked me to find some documents for you earlier. Please come
Not long a
“But 1..” Joanna hesitated. She hadn’t delivered the coffee to Layden.
Richard didn’t care about her situation; he just pulled her along “Let’s go quickly! Mr. Parker will be upset if we’re late”
When I walked into the CEO‘ Office with s the coffer, Hayden was already stated behind the desk, deeply engrossed in some documents.
He had long since removed his wait Youfet and was wearing a thin white shirt, the sleeves rolled up to reveal his tanned arms. I rarely got to see him looking so focused.
He seemed used to the routine. Taking a sip of the coffee, he said. “If Marlon reaches out to you privately, just ignore him.”
I snapped back to reality. “Whath
Hayden looked a bit irritated as he met my gaze. “He doesn’t mean well”
I raised an eyebrow, smirking. “Aren’t you overstepping a bir”
Hayden tried to answer, but then he suddenly reached up to pinch the bridge of his nose.
He had just been fully energized, ready to give me a lecture. But in the blink of an eye, his expression turned a bit dazed, and I noticed a faint blush creeping onto his handsome face.
Was I imagining thingy Could Hayden actually be blushing? That didn’t make sense; our conversation badn’t been awkward at all.
As I puzzled over this, Hayden suddenly stared at me, his
Leyes dazed. “What did you i
you just give me to drink?” he asked
“Coffer. Didn’t you ask for it!” I replied canally,
“Yvonne Jackson,” Hayden ground out my name, his teeth clenched.
I was completely baffled. But before I could process what was happening, he suddenly stood up, covered the distance between us in a couple of spulek strides, and pulled me into his arms
His warm breath lushed against my ears, and I felt his body heat radiating against me. He was press
pressed tightly against me, almost like he was trying
to melt into me.
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