Chapter 1614

As the door swung open, there stood Casey, the assistant, straight as a rod at the entrance. Her eyes lit up when she saw Hannah, and she hurried forward with a welcoming smile. But as soon as she caught sight of Steven behind Hannah, she instinctively took a couple of steps back.

“Why aren’t you coming in? It’s freezing out here. You’ll freeze to death,” Hannah chided gently.

Casey shrugged off the concern. “I’m tough as nails. A little cold won’t bother me.”

Hannah didn’t press further. She turned back to Steven. “I’m off then.”

Steven pulled Hannah close for a quick kiss on her cheek. “Alright, love. I’ll head straight to the airport later. Won’t be able to send you off.”

With a nod, Hannah ushered Casey along. In the elevator, Casey whispered, “I didn’t dare come in with Mr. Dixon there.”

“What was that?” Hannah asked, not quite catching her words.e2

in your room… I didn’t want to

are you

at the marks on your neck. They weren’t there when we wrapped up last night.”

her scarf, covering up more thoroughly. “Listen here, I’m the boss, the one who signs your checks.

Casey protested. “You’re too nice to do that.”

see how

generous with the bonus last year, I won’t miss a

Think I won’t follow through?” Hannah teased.

okay, I’m scared now. Happy?” Casey surrendered. What a boss she had – treating her almost like a sister and pretending to be the bad guy just to get

her.

hotel lobby into the dawn’s early light, and the streets deserted. Casey felt a pang of sympathy, thinking of Hannah working late into the night, and probably getting no rest from Steven’s pleasurable teases, “Hannah, it’s early still. You’ve got a long day

to set up. All I do is act in front

with Hannah’s stride. If the star wasn’t tired, then she, as the assistant,

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