Nathaniel stepped aside to let her pass, the silence between them heavier than the rain tapping against the window.
The room gleamed with a polished marble floor and sleek, minimalistic furniture as she carefully settled on the chair, the soft leather pressing gently under her skin.
A giant abstract painting rested on the wall, dominating the living room.
The room was eerily empty, contrary to her expectations of workers scurrying everywhere. She watched Nathaniel as he lowered himself into the chair next to her, his presence suddenly filling the quiet space.
Her throat flushed with heat as the faint scent of his cologne lingered around her, her pulse quickening.
Avery pushed the stack of files toward him as he grabbed them deftly, his eyes scanning each page with unwavering concen
