the marble floors of GenexaTech's sleek headquarters. She had barely set her bag down when

Harper greeted, trying t

dy sensing something was a

n a slight change i

Harper with a sharp look. "I do

ly to the tablet. "Mr. Hank requested a me

couldn't even let her have one morning of peace. "Did he hap

quickly. "No, but he

Harper's hand and taking a long sip. "

in the doorway, unsur

p down with a sharp clink. "Schedule

s. She stared at the skyline outside her window, wondering what game

bustling office floor. Raven arrived five minutes early, refusing to give Matt the satisfaction of thinking

navy suit that hugged his broad frame perfectly. He carried a

e entered, his voice smooth as

ed one leg over the other and fixed him with a gl

oss from her, his blue eyes gleaming with amusement. "Always so

you called me here t

p his hands in mock surrend

ts, graphs, and text. "It's about the AI project. I've been revie

r eyes narrowing. "Issue

lity of the neural network. Your team's approach is innovative, sure, but it's risky. I

ion. He wasn't wrong-the approach her team had proposed was ambitious, but it was

r tone laced with sarcasm. "

e, revealing a detailed alternative proposal. "It's not as flashy as your tea

mind working through the num

ingly. "For once, you're actuall

ding across his face. "Careful, Raven. If you keep giv

cold and unyielding. "Don

"You know, this could actually be fun i

. "This isn't fun, Matt. This is business. Serious bus

n his eyes remained. "I know that, Raven. Believe it or not

y. Was it possible that beneath all the arrogance and charm, th

ike

im. "If you're serious about making this work, you'd better keep brin

than ever. "Trust me, Raven.

hing down her sk

s gaze following her, the weight of his sm

the first time, she wondered if working with him mi

t just