Chapter 693 Better Than Nothing

Leanna ran her fingers through her hair. “That takes talent. That’s not something you can learn.”

Aidan cocked his eyebrow and pulled her into his embrace. “Guess I’m better off doing the finances.”

Leanna pushed him away. “Alright, enough fooling around. I need to get to work.”

“And you were very nearly late for work.”

“I’m the owner. I can show up whenever I damn please.”

“So, when are you paying me, boss?” Aidan whispered, staring into her eyes.

Leanna might call him a lowlife at times, but he was seductively handsome. Her heart beat a bit faster, and she looked away. “It hasn’t been long since you started here, and we only pay after a month, you…”

“I charge by the minute.”

Yeah, and no one can afford that. She said seriously, “You passed your probation. You are a brilliant man, but you’re not what we’re looking for. Perhaps there’s something out there that matches your skills better.” She tried to get up, but he pinned her down.

“And where did you learn company lingo?”

Leanna paused for a moment and chuckled, then she pulled his hand. “I really need to work now.”

leaned back and looked around. “Ever considered

her draft book. “No. This is perfect for me. I’m working alone,

“Not now you’re not.”

the room next door

silence later, Aidan said, “Forget it. I’ll just

and went back to work. She would stop talking to him for a while. There were only two months left before the fashion show. She didn’t have much time and there were a ton of designs she needed to hand

it was already dusk. Aidan was going through the

and he looked up from the computer. Their eyes met for a moment, then Leanna sat up and coughed. She snapped out of it and looked away in embarrassment. Well, I got caught. She said, “It’s late.

“Let’s go,” said Aidan.

she left her office. The studio was quiet as the girls had already clocked out for the day. Leanna checked the time.

some delivery. Just go on your

phone away, then she handed Aidan her bag while she locked the studio up. On the way back, Leanna stared at the scenery outside and blurted, “I’d like to go to

later, Aidan said, “Maybe after a bit. Most of the crisis is settled, but

the enemy is still out there. Leanna pursed

“It’s

eyes lit

arched his eyebrow. “When have I ever lied

and now you look

inner cheek with his tongue and held the steering wheel. “Forget I

looked out the window again. The moon was shining bright

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