her desk, watching her without blinking. Sophia had called their attention, but she hadn't considered how they'd react to seeing her go, so she he

r spot, unable to decide whether to hug her in comfort or stay put. Lyka w

The others nodded, wait

nswered. Her team couldn't help their horrified gasps. Their worried gazes darte

an just stood in the corner like a sca

his hair for allowing it to happen. Right guys?" They all nodded, murmuring their

s better than getting fired right. I get to work at the top flour"

r. Sanchez can't just do this" Ivan's small voice u

decisions without thinking about our feelings. They push us around like pawns in a ches

". She chastised mildly. "I'm ok with this arrangement. The pay i

ace. Sophia patted her back, surprised by their actions. The others joined in too, almost tripping her.

d..." She paused, remembering the barbeque party her friends were throwing for her, another attempt of theirs to get her to hook

, giving each ot

said, giving her a thumbs up. So

she got out, and they were

eces of equipment all top-notch, but the workers she came across seemed a little stuck up. Everything felt too remote. Everyone was minding their

of the workers had never met Lennox Ray in person, probably due to his old age. But Sophia imagined him as a man with salt and pepper hair, shaky wobbly fingers, he probably sweated like Mr. Sanchez too. Sophia chuckled at the thought, getting into the elevator. "Let's me

into the hard shoulder of a guy at the entrance,

in slow motion. He blinked in surprise, his long dark lashes fanning over a darker shade of eyeball, eyes so intense, it made her slightly breathless when they held her

m because everything they did was enchanting. His whole face was flawless, b

irt, irritation staining his feature. Sophia cleared her throat, as she waited patiently for an

hot out to grab at his shirt, stopping him. He turned to face her with an incredulous look on his face, his gaze darting to the chunk of his shirt that Sop

sked, raising her eyebrows. His hands came over hers to pull it off, but she

t of the elevator. Take this as a little lesson". Sophia gape

wanted his apology. He had given up trying to get her to relinquish her hold "What did you just say? I should learn from this. You spilled your drink on me, and you dare to say that to me. I'm

thrown out" he threatened, his gaze serious. Sophia snorted as

so looked exultant so she decided to wipe the smug look off his face. I won't b

ked gasp of its occupants. Some of the workers got off t

her to put on a tag. You think you're some big shot huh, Mr..." She turned the card, her face draining as she read the name, her voice barely audible. Her hands shook, as she squinted at the writing. Lennox Jr Ray. She lifted her gaze slowly towards the dark eyes that loomed over her. They were furious. It was almost as if they would engulf her if she s

unded out, strode away fro

ho just shook their heads pitifully,