Jason glanced at his phone and said in an even tone, "I've got a little get-together with some classmates tonight."

Sophia responded with a smile, "Perfect, take me with you then."

Jason's heart skipped a beat, his voice softening, "You want to come along?"

Beaming, Sophia replied, "Yeah, my old classmates are having a gathering at The Night, too. So, I'll hitch a ride with you; saves me from driving!"

Jason, "...". The tender feelings brewing inside him silently dissipated as he inquired, "Which floor?"

"The third."

Jason nodded slightly, "Alright, I got it. I'll take you when we leave."

"Thanks, Jason!" Sophia squinted happily, picking up her laptop, "I'm heading home, bye!"

Jason frowned, "Leaving already? Is your workday over?"

"Huh?" Sophia paused, confused.

Jason tossed a few design briefs her way, "Get these drafts done before it gets dark, or forget about the reunion!"

sat back down, mumbling, "Damn capitalists," as she

Jason couldn't help but smirk

at the Gilder residence,

discuss work matters. Overall, the atmosphere remained congenial. As evening approached,

Jason watched her with a low chuckle, "Still

around, she exclaimed, "Much better,

her flattery, Jason noted, "It's getting dark. Time

head home and change!" Sophia began

deep gaze locked onto her, his voice carrying an unnoticeable caress, "You

up, her eyes meeting his intense, focused gaze, and

her, his deep eyes softly shining with

heart raced, and she quickly looked away,

to

"Just call me!"

"Alright."

plans, Sophia quickly left, her farewell to Mrs.

air

somewhat distracted. Once outside,

reality.

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