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That made my stomach swoop, and I averted my eyes and started to eat. The chilled seafood paired perfectly well with the hot salty soup. Alexander had ordered well. Our lunch was absolutely delicious.

Throughout the meal, Alexander made small talk about work, the weather, and the meal. I appreciated his constant chatter. It helped calm my shaky nerves.

“I’m stuffed,” I said and put my napkin on my plate. “I couldn’t possibly eat another bite.”

“Me too,” Alexander agreed. “We ate so many shrimp, I won’t be surprised if we both turn pink.”

That image made me laugh.

When our server came with the check, she automatically handed it to him. When Alexander gave her his card, I handed over mine too and asked her to split the check 50/50.

“I could have paid for the whole meal,” Alexander grumbled and crossed his arms.

I just gave a non–committal shrug. But I was determined to pay for my share. After Alexander had seen me break down and I stained his expansive dress shirt with salty tears, I had to draw the line in the sand any way I could. Splitting the check was my way of keeping things professional between us. A big part of me was afraid that we had already crossed that line.

Once the server returned with our cards, Alexander continued to glare at me. “You’ve overstepped, Olivia.”

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stood from the table and walked away

me.

sighed. We always seemed to take one step forward

to the office in a stony silence. I fixed my makeup and smoothed

elevator doors opened to our office floor, Gai was waiting for us. She gave Alexander back his keys, and

retreating figure as confusion flowed

my shoulder. “How are

concern.

better,” I answered. “Thank you

said

shoulders relaxed a little

this morning after my breakdown. My eyes kept fluttering closed. I had to keep refilling my cup of coffee

office, I made a quick call to Ava asking

bag for my keys when my phone rang. My stomach dropped because I had a bad feeling

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