12.2 Kai’s POV
The night had been restless, plagued by the weight of my unresolved conversation with Anya. I had missed her terribly during the day, but the chaos of work and an unexpected dinner with Diana had left me with no opportunity to reach out to her. Now, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through my window, all I could think about was being with her.
I dressed with a sense of urgency, my mind racing to find the right words to explain everything to Anya. Gavin had been relentless in his insistence that I tell her about the deal with Diana, a topic that had kept me tossing and turning throughout the night. How does one even begin to discuss the intricacies of maintaining a professional alliance through a forced date?
Avoiding the breakfast gathering seemed like a strategic mo
