Aria's POV Dana seemed to catch my hesitation. "There's no rush, Aria. Take a week to think it over." She gave me a kind smile. "I sincerely hope your talent won't go to waste." I thanked Dana and walked out of the office. Peggy had come at just the right time to take me to a new restaurant nearby. However, a delivery guy walked in carrying a huge bunch of bright red roses and asked loudly, "Who is Claudia?" The office door opened. Claudia walked out with perfectly timed surprise on her face. "Wow, such a big bouquet of red roses! Director Stone, is this from your boyfriend?" "It must be from Mr. Hawthorne! So romantic!" Under the crowd's envy and flattery, Claudia showed a shy smile and said in a voice that wasn't too loud but clear enough, "This is just between us for now. Damon

