Throughout the drive, Nathaniel appeared distracted, his gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window.
Isabella sat quietly beside him, occasionally stealing glances at him.
After they left, Eleanor was alone in the office.
She had regained her composure.
Initially, Eleanor had felt grateful to Nathaniel for retrieving her ring from Isabella. It even improved her opinion of him. She had been considering taking steps to ease the tension between them. Although they could no longer be a couple, there was no reason they couldn't be friends.
However, after today's incident, whatever progress they'd made had completely unraveled.
"Damn man!" Eleanor muttered under her breath. "Just stay with Isabella! Don't bother me anymore! So annoying!"
Ryan came in to deliver some files. He gl
