One day, I’ll ask him what made him change his mind after our interview, why his sudden offer came out of nowhere. Just not yet.
He nods once, satisfied. “Good. I’ll have my receptionist take you to the training room.” Then, without another glance, he turns his attention back to his monitor—a clear dismissal.
Without another word, I rise quietly and leave his office.
The image of the man I saw at the coffee shop—the one who smiled at his daughter like she was his whole world—fades like smoke. Maybe this is the real Worth Miller: cold and uninterested.
For my own sanity, I need to stay as far away from him as possible.
10
WORTH
I’m so screwed.
Mya’s scent still clings to my office, sweet and maddening, and I find myself inhaling the air like some pathetic hound searching for its master.
My cock twitches against my slacks, straining, and I glare down at the traitor.
Ridiculous. I should be satisfied. Hell, I just emptied myself into Shaina’s overinflated mouth ten minutes ago. But that release did nothing to quiet the pull I feel towards my new employee.
For fuck’s sake.
When she was right in front of me, I managed to mask the hitch in my breathing, the way my fingers dug into my mouse, hard enough to ache. Pretending not to notice the bare skin and curve of her legs when she crossed them. Pretending not towant.
Griffin is a dead man walking.
There was no reason for him to march her straight into my office. He could’ve taken her anywhere. Andrée, the boardroom—the goddamn break room. No, he wanted me rattled and off-balance.
Well, congratulations, Hayes. It worked.
Scowling, I reach for my phone, thumb hovering over the screen.
I ought to strangle you with my bare hands.
Henson:
What? Why? What did I do?
Not you, dumbass. But the fact that you immediately think you’re the culprit is concerning.
Henson:
I plead the fifth.
Griffin:
It was a test.
Test what exactly? How many lives you have? Because you’re about to lose one.
Henson:
Whoa. What did I miss, brethren?
Griffin thought it was a good idea to parade one of the new hires in my office.
Henson: