"Hailey?" Xander repeated, a flicker of recognition crossing his face.
Ivy noticed the subtle change immediately. Straightening up, she shifted to sit properly and looked at him curiously.
"Why did you react like that?"
Xander tilted his head slightly before letting out a quiet chuckle.
"The name sounds familiar."
Ivy narrowed her eyes and folded her arms.
"Xander Emerson... are you trying to tell me you've been paying attention to another woman behind my back?"
The teasing accusation wiped the smile from his face.
"What? No," he replied quickly. "That's not what I meant."
Seeing that she was still staring at him expectantly, he sighed.
"Do you remember the client I mentioned a while ago? The one I've been trying to work with?"
She nodded.
"His wife's name also happens to be Hailey. That's why I was surprised when you mentioned it."
Ivy's playful expression disappeared.
"And what was her full name again?"
"Hailey Mortini."
The room fell silent.
