Hayden was silent for a moment before saying in a low voice, “Kevin publicly announced that he would pursue me, but I’m a man! I believe you wouldn’t want to see your cousin become a homosexual. You must handle this matter well, Mr. York.”

“Kevin publicly announced that he would pursue you? Did he take action? Or was he just saying it?”

Zachary clearly already knew all the juicy details, but he feigned ignorance and asked Hayden anyway.

“He courted me today—sent me flowers and even spelled ou