Chapter 2464

The room was silent, but Sophia's mind was anything but. Everything Jason had done and said that evening kept circling in her thoughts. His scent lingered on the sheets and in her breath, making it impossible for her to find peace.

She didn't dare to move for what felt like half an hour, then, pretending to be asleep, she turned to face Jason.

Jason didn't stir, leading her to believe he was already asleep. But in the next moment, her hand was gently enveloped by his.

Sophia felt her heart race like a trapped rabbit, yet the warmth of his palm brought her a sense of calm.

He didn't do anything else, just held her hand, caressing it a few times before holding it tightly.

Sophia's lips curved into a small, contented smile as she drifted off to sleep.

The following days continued in a similar pattern. They went to work together, attended meetings, shared lunches, and after work, they returned to Jason's place to prepare dinners they both enjoyed.

Sophia hadn't given her explicit consent, so Jason maintained a respectful distance, never crossing any boundaries.

previously informed Jason that she would be

a respected figure in J City, and the banquet was attended by many. Upon learning of Sophia's arrival, he personally came over with

Waldo, a woman in her fifties with

a necklace and pearl earrings designed by Sophia and greeted her warmly, "Thank

Mr. Waldo. He went over the designs

her husband with a tender smile, "He's

handed Mrs. Waldo a

accepted it and

and fine wine bottles, and

with Mr. Waldo and his wife thanking the

words moved

Waldo, too, was touched and embraced her husband, eliciting a round of enthusiastic applause from

their guests, making the atmosphere even

client and excused herself after finishing the call to

smile, "If you must go, I won't keep you. Feel free

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