Chapter 13 An Accidental KiNGİ
in the past, whenever Erraneeded an assistant in his office, he abys called Jordan. But in recent days, he had been summoning Coles instead
He thought that out of sight meant out of mind, yet the more he avoided seeing Jordan, the more restless he became. It felt as if something was gnawing at him.
“If on Jordan wite a woman,” he mused. “I would parse her with all my might and make her the happiest woman in the world. She would be the object of emy of every other
But real was stark
Annoved. Erra snapped the tile shot and strode out of his office.
A conversation imfolded in the office pantry.
“Mr. Gallagher, you’re here.”
Jordan paused what she was doing. “Evelyn? Do you need something?
“Icmes hand in the reports. You weren’t in the office, so I thought I’d look for you.” Evelyn smiled shyly
“Oh, is Corey not around either? just leave them on my desk. I’ll be back soon.” Jordan resumed what she was doing.
Evehu peeked over. “You really like fruit, huh? That’s a lot of fruit salad. “
“It’s for Mr. Kinsler. I like this salad too, so I made extra. Want to try some?” Jordan smiled, picking up a piece with a fork and offering it to her.
Evrim took a bite. The sweetness spread through her mouth.
“Apples and bananas taste best in a fruit salad. Next time, I’ll make scene for you,” Evelyn said eagerly.
Jordan took a bite as well and grinned. “Great minds think alike! But everyone’s busy at work, so you don’t have to trouble yourself.”
“It’s no trouble at all I’d love to,” Evelyn said softly, leaning in closer “Mr. Gallagher. Do you have a prlfriendhi
Jordan tror and tumed to see Evelyn’s blushing face. Wait, was this girl into ber?
Suddenly, she felt a chill down her spine as if someone was watching. She tumed around.
“Mr. Kinsley?
Who had upset Ezra this time? He stood behind them, his face dark as night
“Do you want coffee?! I make you some” jordan quickly took the cup from his hands.
“M–Mr. Kindler.” Evelyn looked like a child in trouble.“I was just delivering reports, not slacking off I’ll be going now!”
She waved the parts in her hands and scurried off.
Ema’s gate remained fixed on Jordan. She squimed
“Mr. Kinsler, why don’t you head back? I’ll bring your coffee over in a bit. I’ll bring the fruit salad too,” Jordan said awkwardly.
Ez genuined silent jordan dared not say another word, choosing to focus on grinding the coffee beans
After a long while, Ezra finally spoken a draw
“Jordan, you’re young and good–looking. You have a charming smile and work in a prestigioul–position. No wonder you’re the Prince Charming in the eyes of young women‘
Jordan swallowed hard. She knew full well that officeromance was frowned upon, especially furnewcomers like her. Would this incident cost her the job after the probation
*ylo, that’s not it.” Jordan turd around, only to be met with a solid wall of black fabric
Her heart pounded wildly. Why was Fora standing so close?
La took another step closer, and she instinctively stepped back. But there was nowhere to go–her back was up against the courter.
She had no choice but to ach away from Ezra as much as possible. She could even feel Ezra’s warmth. His breath tickled her skin,
jordan’s face instantly turned red
“M Mr. Kinsler, leinenplan. There’s nothing between Evelyn and L‘
“What’s there to be explained? Ezra stared unto her eyes, taking in every flicker of nervousness
He thought, “Jordan is afraid of tur Very afraid ”
Ezra backed off slightly.gving jordan sonur spare to breathe.
Jedan braced herself against the counter, gasping for air. That was terrifying Why had Ezra flirtatiously pressed against her body like that?
Lore planned et jardan and asked casually, “What do you think på Evelyn Langloid?
te stured the fruit salad on the table absentmindedly
Thread fruits were all really peeled, washed, and cut into small pieces. They were lightly cold is salad dressing.
Whoever made a clearly had put a lot of effort
i know her well, and it’s really not what you think
like her. Fill clear things up
1) with her,” Jordan nail hastily.
“And what about Xena What do you talk of her ? Erta asked, watching jordan closely.
He knew jondan and Xena sow each other often–theyhad been rinunates since university Even Bella called Xena “Mom“. No one would find it strange they were together.
“Kena diena’t even work here,” Jordan said
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“You’ll feel stuffy for it you stay here for booking tied someone do ta the AC,” Trenaid strtly, knowing what was on Codes‘ mind
He gave tales a qjula k glance belde walking off.
Coles stood in the pastry, sterly confused. He played with the AC remote conded and mumided, “The AC works perfectly, Hongle it feels chilly here?
