Hugh looked toward Hayden.

She returned to her seat and savored her coffee elegantly.

“You didn’t tell me Kevin was in your office,” Hugh scolded Hayden softly.

She said innocently, “You kept talking after you came in. Kevin appeared before I had the chance to interrupt you. I winked at you, but you didn’t catch the hint. You even said something had gotten into my eyes. Who can you blame when a hint was already given to you?

“I don’t regret what I said about Kevin. I’m just afraid he woul