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.

a bit about the energy industry. Let me help

feigned enthusiasm, “That would be

She found his real-time feedback much more

call, Holden walked Ariana through the entire

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

him

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

Holden chose to keep

and dabble in various areas, learning along

of detail, continued to flatter him, “You must be incredibly bright. It can’t be just a small business. With your sharp mind, you must have expanded the company

amused by her

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