* All names, places, company names, organizations, and other designations appearing in this work are fictional creations and have no relation to any specific individuals or groups. The content is entirely fictional and not based on real events.
1. The Path to You
Ryan, who had been sitting with a blank expression, suddenly came to his senses.
It had been a while since he'd been so captivated by a woman's face. Working with this new recruit was truly a series of unexpected events.
Regaining his composure, Ryan smirked and said with amusement, "You're pretty."
She's always pretty, but... For some reason, Ryan couldn't continue with his usual glib remarks. His heart had been fluttering strangely since earlier.
Ryan simply swallowed his words and smiled broadly. Winter flashed a shy smile at him from behind the mirror.
