Chapter 36: Hawk Dislikes Being Passive
Chapter 36: Hawk Dislikes Being Passive
Back in the car, Hawk handed Edward a freelance reporter ID. “Here’s what you wanted.”
Edward eagerly grabbed the card, kissing it repeatedly. “Boss, you’ve saved my future happiness! With this, I’ll have all the confidence I need to win over that woman and her two kids. I’ll be moving into my new home in no time!”
Seeing Edward’s enthusiasm, Hawk decided to reward him further. “Once we’re home, I’ll give you a $200 bonus. You’ll need money for your date…”
Edward was bewildered. “Since when does the guy pay? It’s always the woman!” His disdain was palpable. “Boss, you’re so old-fashioned. Want me to take you out and teach you a thing or two? Or maybe I should lend you some of my San Fernando Valley videos? Don’t worry—they’re free.”
“Shut up,” Hawk said curtly.
Edward, emboldened by their growing camaraderie, pressed on. “Every time we talk about this, and I bring up something you can’t argue with, you just shut me down. It makes you seem weak in this area. Wait… don’t tell me… are you still a virgin?”
Hawk chuckled inwardly. I reset to virginity every midnight.
Casually, he replied, “I have standards. Anyone I consider has to at least match the level of a young Brooke Shields or Jennifer Connelly.”