Chapter 852

"Just me?" Noelle looked up, pointing at herself in surprise. "What about Arya?"

"She's got another project to keep an eye on!" Brian explained, giving Noelle a once-over. "Is that going to be a problem?"

"Not at all!" Noelle flashed a grin. "Why would there be any problems?"

"Great!" Brian tapped on Noelle's desk. "You're looking good-seems like you had a pretty good New Year's, huh?"

Noelle grinned. "Yeah, actually!" Setting aside the few downers, she had been having a decent time lately. "And you? How're you doing?"

She suddenly recalled the New Year's call to Teresa, where Brian's name came up. Teresa's voice had been all over the place, making Noelle wonder if something was brewing between her and Brian. However, she had known Brian long enough to know that reading him was not easy.

"Something on your mind?" Brian caught Noelle zoning out and asked, "Anything else?"

"Nope, all good. I just need to sort out some stuff. I might be out for a good chunk of tomorrow."

"Got it!" Brian nodded. "Get busy, then!"

out of sight, Arya sidled up and gave Noelle's shoulder a nudge. "What

"Oh, it was nothing!"

head. "So,

to share a secret. "Guess what? Our Mr. Parker's got

could not help but sneak a peek towards Brian's office. "Mr. Parker's got a girlfriend? How'd you find that out?" If

face a mix

matter? Not

taken?" Arya nudged Noelle's shoulder with a sly grin. "You're not crushing on Mr. Parker, are you? She chuckled. "I gotta say,

LOV

shock if you were too. But..." Arya's

"What is it?"

by Arya's over-the-top reaction.

ring!" Arya pointed at Noelle's hand, her face a picture of shock. "You're wearing a ring,

loud!" She continued, "I'm married now, so you can stop guessing about me and Mr. Parker." Noelle seemed unfazed as she confided in Arya about her marriage. "But it's kind of a secret.

no more, I won't

Arya nodded, her

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