Julian returned to work shortly after leaving Anastasia at the hotel.
He had several meetings waiting for him, and he spent most of the afternoon moving from one room to another, dealing with contracts, reports, and the questions his executives had been holding for his return.
By the time his final meeting ended, the office was beginning to empty.
Julian glanced at the time.
He should have gone home.
Instead, he found himself walking toward Elena’s desk.
She was still there.
Her attention was fixed on her computer. She didn’t notice him until he stopped beside her.
She looked up.
“You’re still here.”
Julian said
“Yes, I have some work to finish.”
“Have you eaten?”
Elena shook her head.
“I’ll eat when I get home.”
He frowned.
You said that yesterday.
She smiled faintly.
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