Chapter 617

Wyneth sighed. 'If people see me with another woman, they won't care much. But if I'm seen with a man, the news might create fake stories about us.'

Simeon: [Want me to pack it up? You can eat in my office.]

Wyneth brightened. 'Great idea.' She quickly texted back: [Thanks, Simo. I'm starving.] Then she glanced at Hayden and said, "I'm gonna get something to eat."

Hayden's eyes flicked open, a hint of tension in his gaze. "You're heading out to eat?"

"Yeah, Simo is getting lunch for me. I'll be back after."

Hayden's brow furrowed. 'That Simeon guy... What's he up to? But she needs to eat, so I should be grateful.' "Okay, go ahead."

He was more agreeable than Wyneth expected, and his lack of anxious comments took her by surprise. "Alright, get some rest," and with that, she turned to leave.

"You..."

Hayden's voice made her pause.

"What's up?"

Hayden hesitated. "Nothing. Just come back soon."

Wyneth raised an eyebrow but did not respond, walking off. She knew Simeon's office l