After her meeting with Adrian, Aria returned to her desk, still trying to process the mixed emotions the conversation had stirred. Not long after, Vanessa approached her with a stiff, professional expression. With her usual passive-aggressive tone, Vanessa asked if Aria had handled the emails she forwarded earlier in the day. Aria, keeping her calm, simply replied that it had been taken care of. Vanessa nodded curtly, clearly disappointed that she couldn't find a flaw to pick on, and walked away.
Moments later, Jenna walked up to Aria with a completely different energy. Bright-eyed and flustered, she started asking for advice on what to get Victor for his birthday. She listed a few options—custom wristwatch, sneakers, or maybe a tech gadget. Aria, despite her mind being slightly preoccupi
