Page 39 of Stolen Kisses

"Likewise," I said. My heart was hammering out of my chest. I looked at the logo on the bag. It belonged to the deli I'd mentioned to Chase.

"Courtesy of Chase," Griffin said. "He thought it was best if he didn't make an appearance himself since he's already been by once. I volunteered since I’m at a disadvantage. I didn’t get to congratulate you on your score."

"Thank you. And for lunch too." The Sterling brothers were something else.

"Welcome to the company, Hannah. I'll leave you to lunch."

"Thanks again."

He left the room, and I sat at the desk with my food. While I ate, I got a message from Chase.

Chase: It was great seeing you today.

I couldn't pass up this opportunity to tease him.

Hannah: I thought you promised you wouldn't come by?

Chase: Well, not before the interview. I didn't say anything about after.

I pushed the chair back a bit, laughing at the message.

Hannah: Thank you for lunch.

Chase: My pleasure. I knew Magda would keep you here for a while. I didn't want you to starve.

He called the next second.

"You look fantastic in that suit," he said.

"Chase," I murmured.

"Are you blushing?"

I pressed my lips together and admitted, "Probably."

"Then I'm going to end this call right now. I wouldn't want anyone walking in and seeing that blush. I'm the only one who can see it."

I fidgeted in my seat. We didn’t have to end the call. After all, I was alone in the office, and I hadn't signed anything yet. But Iknew it was for the best if we didn't continue the conversation. Besides, I heard footsteps in the corridor.

"I've got to go. I think Magda is coming back."

“Send me an SOS message if you need help escaping her. Sometimes when she starts discussing a contract, she doesn’t stop.”

The corners of my lips lifted in a smile. “Will do.”

Chapter Ten

Chase

I left the office early in the afternoon, using the management elevator. Hannah was still with Magda. It took all my willpower not to go into that office again. Staying away from Hannah was taking far more self-control than I thought.

I got into the elevator with Cyrus.

“Done for the day?” he asked in a disapproving tone.

“Yes. You?”

“Nah, I’m only going out for a smoke and then back up. Still got meetings.”

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