(Celine’s POV)
The office was unusually lively that Tuesday afternoon. Wala akong kamalay-malay na may paparating na plot twist sa buhay ko hanggang biglang kumalampag ang heels ni Trish papunta sa desk ko, hawak-hawak ang phone niya na parang breaking news.
“Celine, girl!” halos pasigaw niyang bulong. “VIP gala this Friday—clients want Sir Lance to bring a date. Guess what… wala siyang napili.”
Bago pa ako makareact, dumating si HR head at kinausap si Lance sa gitna ng opisina. “Sir, the board thinks it’s best if you show up with someone. It’ll build stronger rapport with the investors.”
“Noted,” Lance replied smoothly, but then his gaze slid to me—intense, steady, and a little mischievous. “I already have someone in mind.”
The room collectively gasped. Trish grinned like a Cheshire
