A gentle knock on the door abruptly interrupted Larissa’s concentration on her work as she raised her eyes, curious to see who it was. “Please make sure to prepare for the upcoming board meeting,” Jasper said gently, his head peering around the door of her office with a cautious smile. This interaction marked a departure from their usual communication, which typically took place over email or occasionally through a brief phone call. However, this past week had unfolded differently. Ever since the private and unexpectedly intimate moment they shared in Jasper’s office, where Larissa had impulsively adjusted his tie, Jasper’s demeanor had transformed. He seemed more open and noticeably less reserved around her.
“Perhaps I should fix his tie more often,” Larissa mused to herself with a soft
