I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 465

Hayden's voice was ice. "I don't broadcast my marriage, except to those in my inner circle. I suggest you pretend you never heard that, Commissioner."

Sterling processed Hayden's warning for a few seconds before a knowing smile spread across his face.

It seemed Hayden's wife had a classified identity. That would explain why he kept her buried so deeply under the radar.

"Understood. You both have massive responsibilities on your shoulders. Ms. Winters, Tristan will liaise with you regarding our previous arrangement, and we'll finalize the details then."

Sterling mistakenly assumed Hayden was still referring to Sienna.

Sienna's mind was ringing with the bombshell that Hayden had just publicly admitted to being married. She offered Sterling a hollow, distracted nod.

Tristan watched Sienna closely, his disappointment deepening.

This was a direct directive from the state, and Sienna showed zero genuine initiative.

A truly capable entrepreneur, man or woman, should have recognized the gravity of the situation instantly.

"Hayden. Commissioner Sterling."

Director Yates greeted them as he and Mr. Shaw merged into the group.

"What are we discussing?"

Yates asked as they settled in.

Sterling was still chuckling over the misunderstanding.

"Hayden here just claimed he's a married man. It's quite the joke to pull."

He glanced between Sienna and Hayden, noticing no visible tension.

He assumed Hayden was just teasing her, though it was a rather sharp joke to make in front of a woman.

Thankfully, Sienna maintained her absolute composure, refusing to make a scene.

Yates raised an eyebrow in genuine surprise and nodded. "It's no joke. He is married. Mrs. Thorne spent time at our military base recently. She's the one who updated the targeting algorithms for our latest fighter jets. An incredibly formidable woman."

Yates spoke without ever once gesturing toward Sienna or implying she was the woman in question.

Sterling caught the distinction instantly.

Sienna stared at Yates, her stomach twisting into a sickening knot.

Sterling had been skeptical, but Yates had just slammed the gavel down and confirmed it was a completely different woman.

Where did that leave her?

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