"Alright, I'm heading out."

Lila's bright, cheerful smile made it impossible for Kieran's expression not to soften.

When Kieran arrived at the office, Cole came in as usual to report on work.

The moment he stepped inside, he noticed a disposable cup on Kieran's desk, half-filled with water-and inside it was a single small flower.

Cole blinked.

He glanced at it again and again, curious, until Kieran's cold voice cut through the air. "Do you not have anything better to do?"

Cole instantly lost all curiosity and got straight to business.

Lila had been busy all morning when, as usual, Amelia showed up just in time for lunch.

"Ms. Joyce, wouldn't it be better to stay home and enjoy Cindy's cooking?"

Lila glanced at her, half amused, half helpless.

Amelia grabbed an apple from the desk and took a bite. "Eating alone is boring."

Lila snatched the apple back and placed it in front of her again. "At least eat something before lunch."

with their

glanced at Amelia. "Didn't you already take over Joyce Group? Why do you still have

an eyebrow. "Gotta scope out the competition and steal some talent. Are any of you interested

you make me Best

rolled her eyes. "Are you obsessed with

isn't that the ultimate

to Jamie next. "What about

After a moment, she said, "Nah, I doubt you

way to underestimate me. Alright then, tell me, what exactly do

spirit was

and tugged on Amelia's sleeve. "If you're trying to poach someone, I'll make it easy for you. Just

was deliberately changing

Not that I can't afford it, but

toward Jamie, who had been quietly eating the entire

slowed her pace, falling in step beside Jamie. "Jamie, were you about to suggest that Ame should be with Vince?" Jamie looked up

what's going on between Vince and Ms.

an engagement, and my uncle has been asking Vince for his opinion. But he's been busy

didn't leave. She stayed by Lila's side, scrolling through her phone and occasionally handing her a cup of

approached, Amelia nudged Lila.

Lila looked up and saw Xyla standing a short distance away, dressed in a light

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