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Chapter 55
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Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 76
Before, staying away from Mason had been about his mother's threat. Now it was about saving him.My head was a mess. A man ready to lose everything for me, wasn't that what people spent their whole lives wishing for? But I couldn't get past the same fear. That one day he would count what it cost him, look at me, and wish he'd chosen differently.I went to work the next day and couldn't focus to save my life. It was the first time I carried my emotions to work.Nicholas gave me a break at one point, told me to rest. I waved him off and kept going, until he pointed out the mistakes I'd been making.Careless ones, the kind I would never make if my head were clear. I hadn't even noticed them. I apologized and lied that a headache had kept me up most of the night."You should have just stayed home," he chided."It's fine.""Go home, Mia. Rest."He insisted, so I left. Going home meant an empty house and nothing to do but sit alone with my thoughts. That was a recipe for disaster in the sta
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 75
On the drive back, I asked Mason why he'd done that."Done what?""The kiss. Back there. Why would you peck me?""Felt like it."Whether it was the lightheaded feeling or the wine still loose in my blood, something had loosened my tongue. The question left me before I could think better of it."Why have you been so scarce lately?""Not sure what you mean," he replied, his eyes fixed on the road.I spelled it out for him. How he was barely around anymore. Every time I did see him his face was buried in his phone. He would show up for Lior and then disappear again.Mason laughed. "Does it bother you? You want me home more, is that it?""That's not what I meant." Heat crawled up my neck. "I just meant, in case something was wrong.”He gave a quiet laugh and let it slide, far too pleased with himself.When we got home, he stopped me before I could head up. "Actually, there's something I wanted to run by you. Please, come with me."He started toward his room without waiting, glancing back
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 74
I started noticing Mason was hardly home.Not gone, exactly. He was around enough that I knew he hadn't traveled, around enough for Lior, for the school runs and the dinners. But he wasn't there the way he used to be. Not the way he'd been before, always finding a reason to be in the same room as me.And the few times I did catch him, he had his phone in his hand and a smile on his face, lost in whatever was on the screen. I caught myself wondering if he had a girlfriend now. The thought left a bitter taste on my tongue every time.Once I overheard him on a call with Erica, laughing like she was the funniest person alive. I wanted to walk over and wipe that laugh right off his mouth.I told myself the distance was good. That it was exactly what I had asked for, what was best for everyone. I played it like none of it touched me at all, but I knew better. I just refused to say it out loud.The day of Daphne's launch rolled around at last, and with my invite in hand, I was going.For the
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 73
Whatever fun the night promised died after Daphne set her sights on Chase.Hannah had come to vent about her frustrations with Chase, but she couldn't do that now, not with Daphne openly crushing on him too. Having to swallow it all down left her cranky.Each time Daphne struck up a conversation, Hannah offered back the bare minimum, polite and clipped, until Daphne gave up trying.I was stuck right in the middle of it. Hannah wanted to talk to me. Daphne wanted to talk to me.Chase, look at the mess you've caused.With that kind of energy at the table, none of us were in the mood to linger. We called it an early night.When I got home and walked through the door, I heard voices and laughter before I even reached the living room.Mason and Chase had two other men with them, the four of them comfortable with their drinks, in the middle of some story. The laughter trailed off when I stepped in, all four heads turning my way.Chase smiled. "Welcome.""Hi." I gave a small wave and headed
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 72
The confidence in Mason's voice when he said I would come to him had me questioning my own resolve. But I knew better. Not with everything that was at stake.I didn't head to work at my usual hour. Nicholas had an early meeting, so we were starting late in the morning. I got Lior ready and Mason dropped him at school.It was just past eleven when I came downstairs to head out, and I stopped in my tracks. Mason was on the couch, dressed down in his house clothes, laptop open in front of him."I thought you left," I blurted.He looked up and gave me a good morning with a smile. "I did. Plans changed. I'm hosting someone here later.""Is it Erica?" The question was out of my mouth before I could catch it.A smile tugged at Mason's mouth. "No. But now that you've reminded me, I should follow up on the plans I made with her." He looked me over. "I see you're heading out.""Yeah. Nicholas is close."He opened his mouth, then thought better of whatever it was. Instead he asked, "How's everyt
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 71
After the school event, Mason took us to lunch.He and Lior were having the kind of back-and-forth that had me biting back a laugh. Lior had given Crystal a couple of the gifts his grandparents spoiled him with, and Mason wanted to know why."Because sharing is caring," Lior told him matter-of-factly."Is Crystal the only classmate you have? Why didn't you share with the others?""Because Crystal is the one I saw first. The others weren't lucky."Mason kept a straight face. "You had more than one gift. You could've spread them around."Lior thought about it, then shook his head. "I just want to give them to Crystal."I was smiling into my food at how earnest he was, too busy being charmed to notice his father was winding him up.Then, out of nowhere, Lior looked at Mason. "You're going to marry Mommy, right?"The bite I'd just taken went straight down the wrong way. I started coughing, my eyes watering. Mason reached over and rubbed slow circles on my back until it passed."Sorry, Mom
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 4
Mason“Lawrence, I want everything about her.”My assistant looked up immediately. “Everything, boss?”“Yes. I want to know what her life has been like for the past six years and why she suddenly needs three hundred thousand dollars.”Lawrence gave a short nod. “Understood.”He turned and left the
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 3
As I stared at Mason’s picture on the billboard, my mind drifted back to the first time we met. That summer in LA, I had taken a hotel cleaning job while visiting my Aunt Mel.I was pushing the cleaning cart after finishing my rounds, my hands hurting like hell, when the elevator dinged. He stepped
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 2
I stood in front of my parents’ door, my hand hovering in the air.This was the last place I ever wanted to come back to. The last time I stood here, my father had made it very clear I was no longer his daughter.I drew in a slow breath and knocked, hoping it would be Nina who answered. If my fathe
Mr. Hayes’ Secret Heir CHAPTER 1
MiaMy phone vibrated in my pocket while I was wiping down the last table in the ballroom.I froze, the cloth still in my hand, my heart pounding hard against my ribs. Mrs. Betty never called me this late unless something was wrong with Lior.I glanced around. The ballroom was nearly empty now, jus
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