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Chapter 39
Valden soon got out for some paper and only Hugo and Evalina were at the office, Hugo’s throat kinda hitched as he leaned in closer to
Her eyes went wide and she quickly put her hands on his chest. “Thugol” she said,
But he grabbed her wrists real quick, holding both with one hand and shoving her back against the glass door.
“What are you doing? Let me go!” she stammered.
“Starting now, you’re outta Walden’s company. And you ain’t never seeing him again,” he said, his voice slow and close to her ear.
Evalina was all taken aback. Is he seriously thinking I have a thing with Walden? That’s just plain silly. We’re about to call it quits, and he’s the one who’s stepped out first. What makes him think he could do this to me?”
“Hugo, where I work is my call, she shot back.
lina’s stubborn face, his voice all angry–like.
she
snapped.
Working or just flirting with some guy at the office? Hugo looked down at Evalina’s You’re the one with the dirty thoughts. You cheated and took it too far. You think everyone else does that too? “You Evalina,” he sputtered.
“Well, well, speechless now?” she taunted.
Just then, they heard some noises from outside–Walden was coming back.
“Let me go Evalina demanded, her voice getting louder.
lips almost touching her ear. Evalina shivered a bit. She
Hugo’s voice got even lower as he felt Evalina’s body tense up in his arms, his lips. looked up at him, so mad at the guy who was messing with her like this,
*Im asking you again, are you leaving or not?” Hugo threatened in a low voice.
“Tim not.” Evalina had been giving in for three years, and she wasn’t about to give in even once more.
“Mr. Hayes is still waiting, hurry up and bring it in, Walden’s voice was right outside,
Evalinas heart sank. Oh no, Walden’s coming in… Does this mean I need to be honest with him now?!
Suddenly, Hugo kissed her, biting her lips. Before Evalina could react, he was kissing her deeply, not caring that Walden was so close. He held her tight in his arms, and she couldn’t move.
so mad, but with her mouth covered by his, she couldn’t say a word.
The door burst open, and Evalina’s e
eyes nearly
popped out.
Walden ́s vosor rang out, right on cue. “Sorry for the wait, Mr. Hayes.”
Evalina felt like she was gonna choke, but at the last second, the tension in the room eased up. She stared, agape, as Hugo stood there, all
and collected, taking the tiles from Walden.
“No protince were staiting this partnership today, I’m looking forward to working with y’all,” he said, his gaze flicking over to Evalina. “Thanks for the trust. Mr. Hayes Walden smiled
He then turned and finally noticed Evalina, looking all spaced out like she was daydreaming “Hey, Evalina, you alright? You seem out of
Feeling sick or something?”
Elina could feel Hugo’s smirk from the side. She kept her head down, tugging at her slightly messy hair, and said, “Nah, just the AC’s a
Hmm looks like Ma Donnell’s not feeling her best Hugo commented
Exalina gritted her teeth inde, but with Walden’s concerned eyes on her, she had to say, “Tin good, thanks for checking on me, Mr.
“Cool, if you’re good, then Mr. Clarke, how about I treat us to dinner tonight at the S
Savory Spoon to celebrate our new deal? Sounds
1:02 PM c c
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