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Evan had been waiting outside the gates of the Du Group since the afternoon. Hours had passed, and he hadn't even caught a glimpse of Abby. When she finally picked up his call, relief washed over him. "I still have some work to finish," Abby said coolly. "I won't leave until it's done. What do you want?"

The confirmation that she was still in the office reassured Evan. At least she hadn't left while he'd been waiting. A smile crept onto his face.

"Abby, it's already dark, and it's time for dinner. Aren't you hungry? How about this-come out for a meal with me. After we eat, I'll bring you back so you can finish your work. Sound good? Or," he added quickly, "how much work do you have left? I bought us movie tickets. Once you're done, we can catch a show together."

Abby's response was as cold as ever. "Evan, I'm sorry, but I don't have time. When I'm done here, I'll head home for dinner. It's rare that I don't have to go to a business dinner tonight, and I'd like to rest."

later that evening. They were going

single day, and he was already suggesting dinner and a movie? What

her heart to him. And what had he said? That he could never fall in love with her. He had

on Saturday, but now she was reconsidering. Maybe she would

bond. And Spencer's heart belonged to someone else. But spending time with him might

was practically family. If she spent more time with him, it would seem perfectly natural. Whether Evan liked it or not, he'd just have to

not to give up, adjusted his approach. "Alright, forget the

feed myself? I don't need you to treat me. Besides, I like sour and spicy food. Can you even handle that? You don't eat spicy food, and you don't like anything

pointed truth. Back when they'd occasionally eaten together, Abby had always been the one to accommodate Evan's preference for

with her master, enduring hardships and learning to appreciate simple things. She wasn't picky about food, but her preference for bold, spicy flavors had always been part

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