The corner of Hailey’s mouth twitched. “What else?”

“There’s only one answer,” she replied. “A friend.”

“I was thinking you’d say that,” said Christian, seemingly regretful. “Ah, I wonder when I’ll rise to the status of being your boyfriend.”

Hailey forced a fake smile. “You’re so straightforward about this. Aren’t you concerned that someone has tapped my phone?”

Christian jumped. “What? Has it really been tapped?”

Hailey laughed. ...