"Finally," Ian remarked as soon as Aria and Preston entered his office. "I was about to come looking for you, Aria. I thought you were lost." He teased, and Aria rolled her eyes at his pathetic attempt.
Ian then glanced at the man beside her with a frown, not understanding what he was planning. But more or less, he had an inkling of the feelings he had for his friend and colleague. It was as evident as the bay in his eyes.
Unlike Ian who had a skeptical gaze, Valerie smiled at her friend mischievously. She raised her brows playfully at him when their eyes met, exactly understanding what the man wanted. Preston too smiled back at her, his eyes rejoicing at the first step he had taken.
Aria had no idea about the silent conversation that was taking place between the man beside her and the only other lady in the room. She just wanted to escape from Ian's teasing. So, she tactically changed the topic of conversation.
