His Dead Lover Came Back I Asked for Overtime Pay Chapter 10

His Dead Lover Came Back I Asked for Overtime Pay Chapter 10

As soon as I said that, a low laugh came from above me.

Ethan’s chest vibrated. He even played along, rubbing the back of my neck like he was soothing a nervous

cat.

“Why would I lie?”

Ethan’s voice was smooth and warm, but underneath it was a cool arrogance.

“You are better behaved than her. And much cuter.”

That was a knife straight into Lynn’s lung – twisted for good measure.

Lynn’s eyes went bloodshot.

She stared at the aloof, unapproachable man she thought she knew, her body shaking with rage and

humiliation.

“Ethan, how could you?” she choked out. “How could you stoop to someone who does anything for money?

She’s nothing but a shameless gold-digger.”

Ethan’s smile disappeared.

Behind his glasses, his eyes turned cold as frozen blades. “Lynn, my personal life is none of your business.”

His voice was soft, but absolute.

“If you’re back, focus on Zachary. The woman I choose to be with is none of your concern.”

The words “the woman I choose” hit Lynn like a slap. She bit her lip, tears spilling over, gave me one last

hateful glare, then turned and ran out sobbing.

The door slammed.

The office fell silent.

I immediately dropped my act, jumped off Ethan’s lap, and smoothed the wrinkles on his shirt.

“Mission accomplished, Mr. Collins!” I stood straight, flashing a professional smile.

“That little monologue was the result of days of binge-watching soap operas. So, hazard pay and bonus –

can we settle up now?”

Ethan didn’t answer right away.

He stayed in his chair, propping his chin on one hand, watching me.

“Chloe,” he said slowly, his voice slightly hoarse. “What did you say I called you last night?”

My heart skipped.

Oh no. I’d forgotten that my boss was extremely private.

“That was… just for the script! To provoke Miss Moore!” I laughed nervously. “I would never spread rumors

about your reputation.”

Ethan watched me panic, then let out a soft snort.

He tapped his fingers on the desk.

“You’re getting bolder. But it worked. I’ll add that bonus to your account.”

I let out a long breath.

As long as the money came through, he could call me reckless all he wanted.