Not one to wait, he opted to give her a call.

Ariana picked up immediately, but an uneasy silence followed as neither knew how to break it.

Eventually, Holden broke the ice. His voice was tinged with concern.

“Working late again? Don’t push yourself too hard.”

Feigning ignorance, Ariana saw her chance to express herself.

“I really don’t want to work overtime, but this client seems impossible to please! I’m stuck having to keep refining this proposal.”

Holden let out an awkward cough.

your proposal, and I know a bit about

with feigned enthusiasm,

Ariana listened attentively. She found

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relief. Experienced professionals like Holden had a different perspective, and with just a few pointers, her understanding

him

expert, not just ‘someone who knows a bit!’ You must work in this industry, right?” She subtly probed, hoping he would reveal his identity so she could end their contact if she

chose to keep things

business and dabble in various

bright. It can’t be just a small business. With your sharp mind, you must have expanded the

was amused

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