He nodded with a warm smile. “I was the one behind the steering that day at the airport,” he explained, his tone friendly.
Clara's smile widened as she remembered. “Ah, of course! Sorry for not recalling your face; it was quite a hectic day.”
Dave waved off her apology with a casual gesture. “No worries. It happens,” he reassured her before turning to me. “I'll catch up with you later, boss. Remember what we talked about,” he reminded me, flashing a mischievous grin before exiting my office with a laugh.
Clara settled into the seat Dave had vacated, dropping her purse onto the desk. “I've never seen you laugh with your staff like that. Another close one?” she asked, her curiosity evident.
Taking a seat across from her, I crossed my hands and met her gaze steadily. “I consider him more
