steady, assured, and laced with an unspoken allure. A spark flared between them, subtle yet unden

aid, voice poised yet soft. "We could continu

ounds perfect. Just send the time and place. I'll be th

ed people who took business seriously, something about that quiet d

k outside?" he asked,

gentle no

red with sleek cars, their polished surfaces gleaming under soft golden lights. The air was coo

kened as they wal

ought. There's something different abou

black car. Collins leaned

e said, glancing at

ave you had it?" she asked, trai

before pointing to another similar vehicle.

. "That's because i

rised chuckle. "Seriously? W

e air between them grew easier, charged with a

Collins asked, his voice

es met his again, deep brown, calm, and a

smiling. "No. I'm

n his eyes. "Not married either. I've ju

ing at her, it felt like more than casual conversation. He reached for

ctly?" he asked, not

hadn't expected this tonight, this connection, this electricity. But s

n real estate, finance, and tec

eplied with an admiring smile.

m really glad we met tonight. I have

g her hand. "And meeting a brilliant,

ed a line, but Nora couldn't bring herself t

aid softly. "I'm certain we'll make gr

thrill of something new and the hesitation of timing. Their chemistry buzzed in the night ai

all pulled their attention. The gala was wi

luctantly letting go of her hand. "B

said. "I enjo

k you to

her vehicle, a fami

, dar

um? I didn't see you come

madam," Collins

eet you," Mrs. Ryan replied with a

ins Walter, my new

She didn't need words to rea

car, dear. Don't

a smiled, then turn

n my office tomorrow a

said. "Good night,

he walked t

stepped out and o

said, sliding in, her ga

a's

charming. No wonder Sophia c

y lips as James pul

I just met. There's something deeper ben

d his image came to

quiet smiles, they made something stir in me I didn

. in m

y, letting the

mehow, I already feel something with him I'

e through the glowing city streets. The colorful lights reflected against the win