When His Eyes Opened

210 chest tightened.

hear nervous in her own as tried to stay calm.

“I see… What did the challenge entail?”

thick brows furrowed as he said with expression, and strangle me,

you *sshole!”

Avery was speechless.

Ben did not know whether to cry.

suspect the hacker‘s young!”

“Not necessarily!” said.

“You can‘t tell much from that sentence!”

“An adult probably add in the term ‘*sshole‘ Other than in old, corny soap operas, course.

”

To prevent them from suspecting minor, Avery looked at Ben and “*sshole,” then turned to Elliot and once again said, “*sshole.

”

Ben and Elliot sat in stunned silence.

“See, there‘s nothing about the Avery said.

“Adults can easily use it, too.

”

She was hard at work, trying clear her name.

Her expression unwittingly given away.

Ben and Elliot exchanged glances for a moment as they came to same conclusion.

did you and Mike meet, Miss Tate? It‘s hard to imagine that you would know someone that Ben said, the to something more lighthearted.

“Also, it like he‘s especially obedient.

to your word.

”

took a sip water up an excuse.

met at a networking event I was studying abroad.

We’re friends, so no such thing obedience.

”

“I Did he you to Aryadelle?”

“He came because he felt like and he‘ll leave when he feels it.

What‘s about following me Avery said as she picked a taco and placed her plate.

Mike at Sterling Group to explain his intentions to the receptionist at the front

desk

but you need an to see Mr.

Rayner.

”

lunchtime Mike said.

“Exactly! It‘s lunchtime, so you may make after lunch in the receptionist.

“That’s not what I mean… Elliot Foster and Ben Schaffer sent me see him.

Do you know who those two are?”

receptionist was taken aback.

How she possibly not know who the president and chief officer were?

“One moment, Sir.

I‘ll Mr.

Rayner and bring the matter to his attention.

”

After a phone call, the receptionist turned to Mike said, “Mr.

Rayner doesn’t want to see you.

”

“I know he doesn‘t want see me, but your boss told me to here.

Are you going to to him or your boss? Just take where he is,” said.

He was to see because he was absolutely furious!

The receptionist hesitated for a moment, led Mike office.

The moment saw Mike, he to seethe with anger.

Mike closed the door Chad‘s office behind him, then snapped coldly, “You spy!”

Faced with Mike‘s chastising, Chad refused to back down.

“I had ulterior motives getting close to you that night, but you—”

that admitting to that! Avery gave me an earful! She even made me come here to apologize to you! There‘s no way apologizing!”

Mike was infuriated, but he was still relatively level – headed.

“Nothing would‘ve happened between us you hadn‘t deliberately approached me, so act like victim here!”

“Delete my number!” Chad hissed through gritted teeth.

“My pleasure!” said as he pulled his phone deleted Chad’s number.

At the time, also got rid of Mike’s number.

“Let’s never meet again! Even if I run into you, we should pretend like don’t know

each other,” said Chad.

i’d rather run into the devil run into you!” Mike responded.

heated argument, two men parted ways.

Mike walked out of Sterling Group, then entered a cafe nearby and ordered a cup of black coffee.

He then gave Hayden a call and said, Big H.

Your mom knows about what you did.

I’ve got my own butt to worry about, so you’re your own this time!”

looks like I‘ll to bring the plan forward,” mumbled.

“I think so! I bet your mom’s going to confiscate your laptop and give you of her mind.

Elliot Foster gave her trouble today, so guessing she’s in a terrible mood! Shouldn’t you just run away suggested Mike.

“I’d rather a beating break Mommy’s heart,” Hayden.