The Last Laugh

Chapter 26

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Ace's POV:

That same morning at around nine, I left my office to go get myself something hot to drink. There was

an espresso machine down the hall of my floor.

I got there and served myself in a little mug. When I filled it, I turned to leave and that was when I

bumped into a lady with a mug full of hot coffee. Everything poured down on me.

"Oh!" I yelled out in pain as I felt the hot coffee burn my chest and stomach, causing my own mug to This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

drop out of my hand.

My white shirt was stained. Luckily it hadn't touched my suit or trousers.

A lot of people passing by stopped to see what had happened. The lady was so embarrassed and

disturbed.

"Oh, I- oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. Sorry!" she stammered confused. I tried my best to control myself and

ignore the burning pain.

"It's- It's fine." I managed to say and walked past her. I headed straight for my office.

Once there, I didn't waste time and went straight to the washroom where I took my shirt and singlet off.

"Damn." I grunted as I soaked my handkerchief in water and began to clean my chest and stomach.

Some parts of my skin were already red.

After I'd taken care of myself, I tried to wash my shirt and singlet without soap, but the coffee stains

were too hard to wash off with simply water.

"Great!" I grumbled and hung them somewhere they could dry. I had to stay shirtless in my office for the

moment. I just hoped Christina wouldn't call or ask for anything. I leaned against the wall thinking. What

if she or any other superior worker within the company needed my help. How would I leave the office?

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Sawyer's POV:

While I worked, I suddenly thought of Ace. I hadn't seen him since morning. I remembered the way he

spoke to me the morning before. Seemed like he had a good side too and I hoped it would last. I was

really interested in him. Especially because of his physique. If he was more friendly and social than

rude, I thought things would be just how I wanted.

I decided to go greet him in his office, hoping he would be as polite as he'd been the day before.

Without wasting time, I got up and left for his office.

I reached his door and gave a single knock. Without awaiting a reply, I stepped into his office.

"Good morning, Ac-" I cut my sentence short when he looked up at me. He was leaning against the

wall, shirtless.

"Oh..." I mumbled. Damn! His body. I found myself staring at his perfectly drawn abs, his slim waist, his

chocolate brown nipples and his chest. I was out of breath in an instant!

"Good morning, Sawyer."

his soothing voice brought my stare back to his.

"G- good morning, Ace." I stammered and stepped in, closing the door behind me.

He smirked and motioned me over to take a seat. I gulped and did so.

"I'm sure you're wondering why I'm shirtless." he said amused, sitting down.

"Um, yeah."

"Another employee accidentally poured a hot mug full of coffee on me."

"Oh, I'm sorry about that."

"Thanks. And the worst part is, I tried washing it but the stain is stuck."

I wasn't really paying attention to what he was saying. I was paying attention to the kind of physique he

had! He was eye candy alright.

"Um, well, I can get a shirt for you." I said. He smiled at me. Damn.

"Really? Cuz I really need one."

"I find you okay." I dared to say, as I stared at him one more time.

I saw amusement linger in his eyes. I smiled at him. He smiled back.

"Thanks. If it was a up to me I would stay shirtless the whole day if it'd make you happy, but I need a

shirt now cause I can get called at any moment."

Oh my gawd, was he flirting with me?

"Hm, I see." I stood up in a slow manner. If he wanted to flirt, I'd flirt a little too. "Fine Mr," I looked at his

chest before looking straight into his eyes again, "...Ace. I'll get you a shirt. But what would you give me

in return?" I asked in a seductive manner.

He leaned in against his table, looking up straight into my eyes.

"More than you can imagine." he eyed me a little, "But for the moment, as the good gentleman that I

am, I want to invite you for lunch with me during lunchtime."

I bit my lip. Was he trying to seduce me? I hoped so. I loved the totally new facade of him. Not the rude

grumpy side.

"Fine." I smirked, "Let me go get your shirt." I turned around and slowly sashayed my way out of his

office.

Ace's POV:

I who thought seducing Sawyer would be tough. It was so easy. I guessed it was destiny that made that

lady pour coffee on me.

It was kinda hard for me to act. Really. I hated both women and yet I found myself complimenting them

and wooing them, making them feel like something important. I hated it but that was the only way I

could try and gain their trust. I thought of Heather day and night though. I hadn't seen her and I felt very

uncomfortable with it. I couldn't wait for her to return to the office. At least my wooing of her would be

real and more than sincere. I had to do so without letting her know that I was Sheridan for fear that she

might tell her mother or Sawyer. I just hoped she would love me back. I wouldn't get over it if she

rejected me.

Sawyer soon returned with a clean white shirt which she gave me. I thanked her and she left the office.

I got dressed and continued to work. For the sake of my father's death, his company and uncle Ken, I

would finish what I'd started.