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!"

mumbling, "Damn

across from her, Jason couldn't help but smirk

lunch at the Gilder residence, continuing their work

they occasionally bickered but also took time to discuss work matters. Overall, the atmosphere remained congenial. As

Jason watched her with a low chuckle,

around, she exclaimed, "Much better,

noted, "It's getting dark. Time

change!" Sophia began

to change!" His deep gaze locked onto her, his

eyes meeting his intense, focused gaze, and froze for

at her, his deep

quickly looked

to

"Just call me!"

"Alright."

Sophia quickly left, her farewell to

brisk air snapped her

somewhat distracted. Once outside,

reality.

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