one was flat-Vasti had no

boss?" He flashed a sideways grin a

then shot him a look and l

eady pulling out her phone to call a

ime with more authority. "I'm s

eplied, cool and dismissive. "Besides, you look p

? Unbelievable! The nerve to kiss her after whatever stunt he'd pulled

started, his

etting into a car with you sounds like a terrib

, but he didn't need to know that-and letting i

covered her hand, stopping

ddenly serious. "I promise

e, but once night fell, it turned deserted-and she was fully aware of that. Staying here alone wouldn't be smart.

seatbelt, waiting as he circled around to the driver's side. She didn't know much about cars, but this one practically screamed m

a few settings, and

ilence, he finally spoke

rebellious, y

ean? Why do you say that?"

k," he said. "Not just now

at her hands for a second, but quickly forced herself to look st

I was just standing up for myself. And as for

mean, you don't o

," she shot back.

d, low an

said-reb

ng they were already close to her

ver told you

replied, qui

nning to just drive in circles all nig

ou live, Miss V

look before pulling

He used her full name, yet she

asked, her voice suddenly tight,

etails," he answered, like it was t

him ske

very employee under you? That's im

lt and turned to face h

ones who i

as if he was seeing right through her,

?" she prompted, hoping he'

illips." He stared a

As far as he was concerned, she should already know-he was her

pany belonged to someone named MacGyver, but she'd never caught this man's

le in the company?" he a

me and then said I could have my job back. How's that supposed to wor

s voice dropping to a

r effect. "Adônis MacGyver. Presi

own her spine. She caught herself sighin

himself! Get it toget

whisper as she reached for the door handl

oung lady. It's 'Good evening, sir.'" H

inally let her go. Vasti clim

" he called, making

ving her rooted to the spot, staring after

ll did he mean by 'L

the car, Adônis gr

he mused. "Let's play. She's

She couldn't stop thinking about how that man-

r That

permanent, but it was enough to help cover her grandmother

ushed it off, not giving it much thought. Later, when she stopped to get a glass of water, she barely had time

laced with annoyance. She glanced u

hat reeked of irritation. He raised a brow and brushed

f to the restroom. So much for thinking he

building, he just had to wo

r, Claudine Diaz-the supervisor and h

n?" Vasti knocked ge

d bit her lip, clearly uncomfortable.

udine said, her voice wavering. "But... I'm