Josie had no choice but to join Oliver for lunch.

The sweltering heat was a merciful companion, ensuring their meal stayed warm.

Oliver sat across from her, eating his rice and vegetables with an effortless, almost mesmerizing grace.

Josie's thoughts wandered to Oliver's familiar mannerisms, a sense of déjà vu washing over her. Had they met before, only for her to have forgotten?

"Josie, if you don't feel like eating and just want to watch me, feel free to continue," Oliver said, placing his cutlery down and offering her a smile that was thick with amusement.

Lifting her own fork, Josie's smile grew, but it was one of resignation rather than joy. "I've got things to do, so I should get going," she said, making a hasty exit before Oliver had the chance to pin her down for a kiss that she wasn't sure she could refuse.

company looking for him, she caught snippets of

miss from

like a good match. Plus, Ms. Harrison is stunning-I'm smitten just looking

even came to the lobby

knitted together as she moved forward, only

to see him?" Shay

needs to schedule an appointment to see

talk, and Shay watched George with feigned cheerfulness. "George, I really want to see my brother." "I'm sorry, Miss Shay.

"I can't even see my brother? How come the receptionist mentioned he's meeting with Ms. Harrison? He can see

quickly realized the receptionist was actually referring to Ms.

wants. Miss Shay, you should

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