All Chapters of A Toast to Tonight: Chapter 11 - Chapter 15

I dared not look back.From behind me, I heard Zack's voice, which seemed slightly resigned. "I didn't mean to deceive you, Hayley. I had no idea."It wasn't until you mentioned I was your boss that I realized who you were. In fact, it was only slightly earlier than you realized."I didn't tell you because I was afraid of scaring you away, and that you could not accept me. "Let's just eat first, shall we?"The intense emotions had subsided, and I had calmed down considerably despite still feeling awkward.Sensing my hesitation, Zack tightened his grip on my wrist slightly. However, his tone was even gentler when he spoke."We ordered lobster and steak. It'd be a waste not to eat it. There's nobody here but us."I was wondering why there wasn't a single person in such a good restaurant. It turned out to be booked for a private event.Zack had some seriously deep pockets.After a moment's thought, I sat down again.Zack waved his hand, and the waiter began serving us food. I

Zack arched a brow, a hint of teasing in his voice despite his gentle gaze. "Are you planning on guarding my door?""You wanted to see me?" I asked.Zack didn't answer immediately. He merely walked up to me, sighing softly. "Are you still anxious?"He leaned in, the fresh scent of his shower gel mingling with his own icy air to create a certain type of allure.I instinctively took a step back, but he wrapped his arm around my waist. "You called me baby online," he murmured. "Where's all the bravado now that we have to actually cuddle?"My face flushed crimson as I glared at him indignantly. "How is that the same? I never knew it was you I was speaking to!"Zack lowered his head. "But you know now. I'm flying to Minnen at 8:00 pm for a week-long business trip, and I want to fulfill my promise before I leave."Before I could grasp what he was saying, he guided my hand beneath his shirt, splaying it across his abdomen.This time, with no fabric in the way, I could feel the clear c

I reckoned that everyone now understood, seeing their gazes shift from shock to awe. Jenny, in particular, was practically vibrating with excitement. Zack tucked away his phone, his gaze icy. "So, the reason your work was subpar was because you were moonlighting as paparazzi, Mr. Marr? That's me you photographed. Would you like to check under my bed, too?"William was fired that same afternoon.Regarding the lawsuit over the unauthorized photography and defamation, Zack didn't want me to bother about it anymore. I never imagined my relationship with Zack to be exposed like this. It was utterly ridiculous.I stormed into his office and gave him a piece of my mind. If he hadn't insisted I come see him yesterday, I wouldn't have been photographed solo, leading to this misunderstanding.As I stepped out, Jenny gave me a small cake. "So, you were his companion, and you were with me all this time? Given our friendship, it wouldn't be too much to ask you to have Mr. Barlow go easy on