Chapter 23

Hayden answered the call. "Where are you? We want to meet you," Anna said directly. We? Did she tell someone else? Was it Julia? There was no way she informed Charlotte, right? Those thoughts entered Hayden's mind. He was unsure but was pleased about the meeting. "I'll wait for you at the café in Nebula Tower," he said before hanging up. He then turned to Melanie and politely declined. "As you heard, I have other things to attend to." "Okay…" Melanie looked visibly disappointed but handed him her business card. "This is my contact number. If you have time, please feel free to reach out." She took a deep breath, her eyes sparkling. She had developed a strange feeling for Hayden. He seemed so mysterious and mature, nothing like the naivety seen on his face. This was a quality she hardly saw in her peers. If given the chance, she wanted to get to know him better. "Sure, I'll reach out when the opportunity arises." Hayden smiled and accepted the card. After that, he headed to th