The Last Laugh novel 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 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.