Hailey’s hint of a smile became more clear when she received permission to speak.

“Well, I just found out something today. Turns out you are surprisingly popular, huh?”

She smiled enigmatically. “Be honest now. Is it because you felt someone was trying to get close to you, one cup of coffee at a time? Is that why you pushed these tasks on me?”

Travis Blake looked at her expressionlessly. What was the purpose of her question? “Isn’t it common for a new secretary to ...