Maya Hayes, being new, didn’t recognize the man. Jessica, however, did. “Hello, Director Hutt.”
“And who is this? New, is she?” Martin Hutt gestured toward Maya, his eyes raking over her from head to toe in a slow, appraising glance.
Maya responded simply, “Yes.”
“What’s your name?”
“Maya Hayes.”
“Hmm. Sounds like a little girl’s name.”
A professional smile remained fixed on Maya Hayes’s face.
“I’m treating you to dinner tonight, Maya
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