I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 550

Sebastian Shaw stepped out for some fresh air and spotted Hayden and Zoe engaged in what looked like a struggle down the hall.

He had no idea what the conflict was about, but Hayden was holding her and refusing to let go.

Shaw remembered that no alcohol had been served at dinner.

So Hayden couldn't be using liquid courage as an excuse to act out.

Yet the man's reputation was practically flawless. Rumor had it he was fiercely loyal to the woman he loved.

Hearing that there was trouble in paradise between him and his wife didn't actually surprise Shaw.

Everyone whispered that Mrs. Thorne had used underhanded tactics to marry him, while his true affection belonged to his current sister-in-law.

The entire elite circle knew about it; it was hardly a secret.

But why would a man as disciplined as Hayden be aggressively cornering Zoe? And Zoe's relationship with Garrett was a complete mystery in itself.

Shaw just couldn't wrap his head around it.

For people in their positions, they could have almost anything, but romantic scandals were strictly forbidden. The disciplinary actions from Command HQ would be brutal.

For Hayden to entangle himself with Zoe was knowingly crossing a dangerous line. Had he announced his marital issues at the table specifically for Zoe to hear?

Or had he been harboring feelings for her from the very start?

Logically, Sterling's project should have gone to Mrs. Thorne. If Hayden truly had fallen for Zoe, it made sense that he would skew things in her favor.

That would mean he intentionally forced his own wife out of the project to hand it over to Zoe as a romantic gesture.

Shaw had to admit that Zoe was stunningly beautiful and undeniably brilliant—even Timothy had fallen for her.

But both Hayden and Zoe had their own families. Watching them now, Shaw debated whether he should pretend he hadn't seen anything. As he hesitated, Marcus Sommer stepped out into the hallway.

Timothy and Commissioner Sterling were right behind Sommer.

Shaw let out a loud, deliberate cough, signaling to the pair that they had an audience.

Zoe's face flushed crimson. She didn't have Hayden's thick skin. He was completely shameless.

Sterling pretended to be deep in conversation as they walked forward.

The sight of someone of Hayden's status acting out like this was tough to watch.

Though a major political figure, Sterling was still human; he understood that passion could sometimes override logic.

As long as it didn't escalate into a massive scandal and they pumped the brakes in time, he was willing to turn a blind eye.

Garrett watched the married couple from afar, torn between intervening and keeping his distance.

Finally, Hayden noticed the approaching group, naturally released his hold on Zoe, and the two walked over to join them.