The next day, when Sidney arrived at the studio, he noticed a gift box sitting on his desk.

Puzzled, he asked, "Where did this come from?"

Alex appeared again, grinning. "Ms. Maria brought us all gifts. She's back."

""Maria's back?"

Sidney was a bit surprised-she'd returned quietly, without any fanfare.

He opened the box to find some local specialties from South City, the sweet scent of floral pastries filling the air. His expression softened slightly.

Alex, ever the gossip, sidled up next to him. "So, Mr. Troy, how's it going with that girl? Are you two together yet?"

Sidney frowned. "What girl?"

"Don't play dumb. We've all seen her-the pretty one who loves wearing floral dresses. Even Ms. Maria knows about her," Alex said, eyes twinkling with amusement. Sidney's brows furrowed further. "She only got back yesterday, how could she know?"

Alex chuckled. "I told her! She seemed a bit surprised, to be honest."

then asked, "Did

a moment. "She mentioned it's about

Sidney's face suddenly darkened.

to the shift in mood, Alex continued, "So, are you guys together? When you are, don't forget to send me a

voice cold. "Did you finish

Alex froze, finally noticing the storm brewing on Sidney's

right away!" Alex stammered, hurrying back

good mood a second ago,

The interest

it aside, he focused on his work, pushing everything else out

...

out with a few close friends for some

all come with me to the

and maybe we can even make him buy us dinner." Another friend chimed in, "We've got nothing better to do. Let's go. By the way, Tiana,

paused, thinking for a

that mean? Got a picture?" one of the girls

and swiped through until

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