ne was flat-Vasti had no

boss? He flashed a sideways grin a

then shot him a look and

ady pulling out her phone to call a

me with more authority. "I'm s

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

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

tarted, his

etting into a car with you sounds like a terri

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

y covered her hand, stoppin

enly serious. "I promise I'

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

eatbelt, 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, an

ilence, he finally spoke

rebellious,

ean? Why do you say that?

, he said. "Not just now-b

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

was just standing up for myself. And as for

mean, you don't o

, she shot back.

d, low an

said-re

ng they were already close to her

ver told you

replied, qui

nning to just drive in circles all ni

e you live,

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 i

lt and turned to face h

nes who in

as if he was seeing right through he

? she prompted, hoping he'

ortez. He stared a

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

any belonged to someone named Gonzalez, 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 wo

s voice dropping to a

ng for effect. "Adônis MacGyver. Pr

down her spine. She caught herself sigh

himself! Get it tog

hisper as she reached for the door handl

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

inally let her go. Vasti clim

he called, making

aving her rooted to the spot, staring aft

ll did he mean by '

e car, Adônis MacGyv

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

couldn't stop thinking about how that man-Adônis

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

aced with annoyance. She glanced u

that reeked of irritation. He raised a brow and brushe

f to the restroom. So much for thinking he

building, he just had to w

hair, Heidi-the supervisor and her

n? Vasti knocked ge

bit her lip, clearly uncomfortable

i said, her voice wavering. "But... I'm jus