was just another project, that she could keep things strictly professional. But every time she thought

nched over her laptop, when her ph

s before the meeting tomorrow. C

his office at night felt like crossing a line, but s

ure. Wh

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y changed into something more professional a fitted blouse and tai

n a testament to Alex's success. Evie had been here a few times now, but it still took her breath away. S

he approached. "Mr. Knight i

d toward the double doors at the end of the ha

cused on the papers in front of him. He looke

ce smooth and controlled

rcing a polite smile. "I

plaining the changes she'd made. Alex listened intentl

she finished. "But th

n, his shoulder brushing against hers as he pointed to a section o

the heat of his body so close to hers. "Yes," she sai

is gaze lingering

ick with tension. Then Alex stepped back, his expression unr

ments. She could feel his eyes on her, and it made her skin ting

he said,

door. "Thank you, Evie," he said, his v

t racing as she met

say something more, but then he

said, stepping

. Alex was there again, his presence like a physical weight in the

re was a moment of sil

said, his tone unread

y overshadowed by the intensity of his gaze.

e gathered her things, eager to escape.

oice low. "Can I speak

, then nodded

the door behind them. For a moment, they just

e said finally. "For your

oice steady despite the storm

g on her face. "Still. You'v

t pounding as she met his gaze

ir between them charged with unspoken words. Then A

raw with emotion. "I can't

r mind racing. "Alex," she w

is hand. "Tell me I'm not the only on

eight of her feelings. "You're not," she a

n he ki

omething more. Evie's hands found their way to his chest, clutching the fabr

It was reckless, impulsive, and completely unlike her. But in that moment, none of