an important interview ahead. A touch of makeup was all I allowed, just enough to look polished.

small agencies; my results had always been excellent, but the rewards had been modest. To truly advance, I needed to be part of a larger company. That was why I was here. The only catch? Perry w

a side venture for him. Running into him seemed almost impossible-he h

would have been confident I'd get the position. With my degrees and experience, I was usually unstoppable. But th

. Hayseed Inc was even more massive than I had imagin

en if Hayseed Inc was just another advertising agency, it employed thousands. His wealth was beyond anything I could fathom. He was,

praying that the interview had gone well, a ca

rèn

pretended not to hear and quickened my pace. I nev

ne, w

atch up, blo

u doing? You're in m

for you," he said

questions," I snapped. I tried to step around him. I

im at the mall the other day? And what about those things you said

y arm, fury radiati

Nathan concern you? Whether I slept with him or not is none of your b

How dare he question me now? What right did he

such a-" he paused, the words sharp and accusing. "-slut, slee

. He turned toward me, eyes b

me. You're not just a fool, you're a disgrace! Don't forget that you slept with my cousin behind my back. How

und us were watching. I saw

tone softening slightly, though still reproachful. "But you can't

us. My choices no longer concern you. From now on, we're strangers

n't follow. I had made my decision: if he questioned me again, I wouldn

. I bought beer and a huge pack of snacks at the supermarket.

e and could only come later. I had no choice but to drink alone. The cool b

gly like the popular celebrity Alana Gills. Why was he here? And with a