Chapter 11：Do everything as instructed. (1/2)

Being careful not to panic, I ask him calmly, ”What are you talking about...? Did you say something bad about me to Mr. Hille?!”

After studying my face, Jett runs his hand through his hair. ”No, of course not. Even if I did, I wouldn't tell someone I barely know.”

He grins, and I cross my arms in response, looking unimpressed.

Hah! Maybe I should take back my proper assessment of him.

”I'm just kidding. But seriously, though, you've gotten better at hiding your emotions.” His hand was about to touch my face, but I shove it away gently using my own.

”Don't. We're working.” I cough and clear my throat.

”I mean, even if we're not at work, you shouldn't be doing something like that so casually. It's extremely unprofessional. You don't see other people doing that type of stuff with co-workers in this building, do you?”

Jett's eyes narrow.

I realize I've made a grave mistake, suddenly remembering that he gets a bit pushier when he's about to reach his limit while not understanding what's going on.

I've never acted this way with him ever, so he's probably pretty confused at the moment.

”So it's okay if I do it seriously then...?” His brows arch as he moves closer to me, exuding a type of aggressiveness that would generally turn most women on.

Out of proximity and embarrassment, my heart starts beating wildly.

The almost unbearably enticing scent of his cologne doesn't help slow down my out of control pulse when it's in such complete harmony with his skin.

Narrowing my own eyes in response, the sound of distinct frustration and an ever so slight tinge of fear in my voice makes him snap out of his trance. ”Mr. Harland...”

”I don't know what it is you're expecting Mr. Harland, but we're not in a relationship, nor am I interested in being in one, when all I want to do is to focus on my career. You're unreasonable!”

A flash of hurt that flits across his hazel eyes is hard to miss when he moves away from me.

I feel horrible for saying this so bluntly, but I need to put a stop to it before it's too late.