ne serious lung


    “Seriously, it was huge!” one of them said, wide–eyed. “Either his girlfriend’s got some capacity, or-


    -Or he’s just that good in bed, making her all crazy,” the other finished with a knowing smirk.


    I blinked, momentarily speechless. These two definitely knew way too much.


    “You two sure don’t miss a thing,” I chuckled, though it came out kind of t.


    “He wanted us to see it. His shirt was practically hanging open,” one of them said, nudging her


    friend. Right?”


    “Totally. It wasn’t just us. Every girl in thepany saw it–even the cleaningdy!”


    I didn’t know what to say.


    “Mr. Hart’s usually so low-key. He barely leaves his office. But today, it was like he was on a parade


    or something.”


    “For real. You think he’s trying to make a point or something?”


    “Maybe…” The other girl gave


    about him.”


    a knowing look. “Or maybe he’s just crushing any fantasies we might’ve had


    “Yeah, like, ‘Sorry,dies, but I’m very taken.”


    I couldn’t help but be impressed by their insight. For all his boldness, Hayden was definitely making


    a statement, letting his admirers down easy–but very firmly.


    It was kind of sweet, actually. And a little bittersweet.


    You could tell when a guy really loved someone. He’d make sure she never had a reason to worry.


    “Mr. Hart’s a total catch. The more he does this, the more I’m obsessed.”


    “Seriously, he’s so swoon–worthy.”


    The two of them were off in their own world, gushing over Hayden. I just smiled softly, a warm


    feeling blooming inside me.


    I followed the location pin Cole sent and drove over. Sure enough, there were banners everywhere,


    celebrating the grand opening.


    But once I got there, I realized that just being in the right ce didn’t guarantee I’d actually get to


    meet Thorsten.


    So, aftering this far, I wasn’t about to chicken out over something so minor.


    I didn’t know much about this NewWealth Capital, but for the boss to get Thorsten–who usually


    avoided everything—to leave his wellness retreat and show up in person, they had to be pretty


    influential.


    And if they were that close to Thorsten, chances were they had good connections with Matthew


    too.


    I hated using the Johnston name to open doors, but sometimes you have to y the cards you’re


    dealt.


    Not taking a shortcut when you have one? That’s just stupid..


    I went straight to the front desk and dropped Matthew’s name. The receptionist checked the list and


    waved me in.


    Getting inside wasn’t the real win. I was here to see Thorsten.


    “I need to see Thorsten Drago,” I said, not wasting any time. “Which room is he in?”


    The receptionist nced at me, waiting for an exnation, but I kept my cool, calm andposed.


    A few secondster, she smiled politely and gave me the room number.


    I didn’t bother with a thank you, just nodded and walked away.


    Being polite is one thing, but you don’t have to overdo it. It’s about reading the room, not putting


    anyone on a pedestal.


    I stepped into the venue and scanned the room packed with guests, but I knew Thorsten wouldn’t


    be mingling here.


    Someone like him wouldn’t be out in the open, which was exactly why I asked for his room number


    in the first ce.


    I gged down a waiter and asked him to take me to Thorsten’s room.


    Taking a deep breath, I knocked on the door. It didn’t take long before it swung open, revealing a


    tall, burly guy who eyed me suspiciously. “Who are you looking for?”


    I kept my cool. “I’m here to see Mr. Drago.


    Then I added, “I’m a rtive of Matthew Johnston.”


    As soon as I said that, a deep voice rumbled from inside. “Let her in.”


    My heart skipped a beat. It was Thorsten.


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    He actually agreed to see me.