Aveline smiled wryly. "Don't say that. Our conversation gave me a lot of new insights too. We should definitely discuss and explore these ideas more often."

"Absolutely," Sidney replied, his eyes shining brightly. Then he added, "I should get going now."

Aveline nodded. "Alright, take care on your way home."

She watched as Sidney stepped into the elevator. As soon as she closed the door and turned around, she found Selena standing behind her with a teasing grin on her face. "What's up with you?" Aveline asked, startled and confused by her friend's expression.

Selena crossed her arms, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "So, did you feel that subtle, romantic tension yet?"

Aveline's mouth twitched slightly. "You're imagining things. We spent the entire time working on a design concept."

Selena's playful smile vanished. "How dull! If it were me, alone in a room with such a charming and shy guy, I'd definitely make a move."

As if lost in her thoughts, Selena's expression grew a little dreamy.

Aveline gave her a gentle push. "It's late. Stop daydreaming, or you'll end up oversleeping tomorrow."

pouted. "I'm

into silence, Aveline chose

Sidney exited the elevator, he spotted Lucas, dressed in workout gear, returning from a run. His breath was slightly uneven, but

him and asked, "Do you know how

caution flickered in Sidney's eyes. "What do

"Just thought we

but he nodded. "Sure, but I'm not very good. I hope you will go easy

and headed toward his car, with Sidney following closely

to a private boxing gym, where the manager respectfully nodded at

straight to the innermost area of the gym.

he noticed the younger man was examining the

Lucas loosened up his neck and arms, his cold gaze fixed on Sidney. "Kid, once you're in the ring, there's

intimidating, but there was determination in his eyes. "I'll give it my

didn't waste any time and threw the first

no match

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