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.

I know a bit about the energy industry. Let

responded with feigned enthusiasm, “That would be

fixing, and Ariana listened attentively. She found his real-time feedback much more

the call, Holden walked Ariana

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out a sigh of relief. Experienced professionals like Holden had a different perspective,

showered him with

you’re an 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 eventually met

to

dabble in various areas,

lack of detail, continued to flatter him, “You must be incredibly bright. It can’t be just a small business.

was amused by her

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