"Where have you been?" Caroline was met with an intense gaze as soon as she re-entered Eric's office.
She found his probing tone unpleasant, akin to invisible shackles squeezing the air out of her.
"Just wandering around," she replied nonchalantly.
"What exactly is there to 'wander around' in this company, hmm?" Eric's voice was soft, yet his eyes kept a tight orbit around her face, as if seeking to unearth further details before he could settle down.
"Why don't you put a tracker on me?" Caroline retorted with a hint of irritation, spicing her words with a touch of sarcasm.
"That's a good idea," Eric responded as if he had taken it seriously, playfully lifting her chin as he spoke.
The atmosphere between them turned flirtatious again. Just as Eric's hand was gliding down her nec
