âYouâve already lost two minutes just thinking about it.
â
Hilliard instantly sprang to his feet and headed for the tea room to brew coffee.
Inside, colleagues chatted while sipping tea.
Their attention was instantly drawn to Hilliardâs cold and handsome face as he entered.
They began to whisper to each other.
Hertha Hayes, the head of the sales team, couldnât hide her admiration.
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âIs that Miss Turnerâs new secretary? Heâs so good-looking and well-built.
Iâm smitten.
â
Other girls encouraged her, âWell then, go tell him! I heard heâs single.
Seize the chance before others do!â
âBut he might not be wealthy since heâs just a secretary.
Heâs most likely from a poor background.
Considering that, youâd better think it over,â came a cautious voice.
Hertha retorted, âWho cares if heâs not rich? I have money.
I can take care of him.
Oh, just look at him! Look at his face and body!
He doesnât need to work.
He just needs to please me!â
The other girls all giggled and gave her a nudge toward Hilliard.
âWhat are you waiting for? Go for it! Good luck!â
Hertha stumbled forward, nearly falling onto Hilliard, who was absorbed in making coffee.
Though his head was bent, he heard all they just said.
As she was about to fall, he quickly sidestepped just in time, avoiding a collision.
Herthaâs nose met the coffee machine, nearly causing her nose to bleed.
Throughout the incident, Hilliard didnât glance her way, keeping his focus on stirring the coffee.
Hertha rubbed her nose to relieve the pain.
She was totally ignored by him.
Feeling mortified, she turned around, ready to rejoin her colleagues.
But the ladies at the nearby table urged her with fervent winks, encouraging her not to give up so easily.
They believed Hilliard might simply be shy.
Hertha stood still, unsure of what to do as nerves got the best of her.
Summoning her courage, she approached Hilliard and muttered, âMr.
Simmons, do you have any plans for tonight? Would you like to join me for dinner?â
For women who didnât pique his interest, Hilliard just dismissed them with indifference.