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.

to take a look at your proposal, and I know a bit about

feigned enthusiasm, “That

attentively. She

Ariana through the entire

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

him with

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

Holden chose to keep things

business and dabble in various areas,

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

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