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.

Oliver's company looking for him, she caught snippets

heard she's a miss from the Harrison

a good match. Plus, Ms. Harrison is

even came to the lobby to greet her

knitted together as she moved forward, only to

name is Shay, and I'm Oliver's sister. Do I really need an appointment to see him?" Shay was clearly annoyed. She was Oliver's sister, not just

sternly, "Everyone needs to schedule

receptionist, Shay rang George. In no time at all, he appeared. They stepped aside to talk, and Shay watched George with feigned cheerfulness. "George, I really want to see my brother." "I'm sorry, Miss Shay. Oliver is taking

see my brother? How come the receptionist mentioned he's meeting with Ms. Harrison? He can see Ms.

mention of "Ms. Harrison," quickly realized the receptionist was

sees who he wants when he wants. Miss

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