He pulled a reluctant Sophie into the break room, emerging alone minutes later.
The project details were simple. The companies had already negotiated; we just needed to review and sign the proposal.
James put down his pen, carefully asking. “Rachel, it’s almost time to leave. Should we have dinner before heading home?”
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Chapter 8
“No, I still…”
“James!”
Sophie suddenly flung open the break room door, wearing a black cat–themed lingerie set, complete with fluffy ears and a tail trailing behind her.
Her presence instantly transformed the office into something inappropriate.
She shot me a smug look, waving a square box, deliberately using a cutesy voice.
“James- We used up the last box~ Want to open a new one? Or we can just cuddle like kitty wants to~” James stared at her in shock, then frantically turned to me, his face paler than I’d ever seen.
“No, Rachel, it’s not… let me explain. It’s not what you think. Trust me.”
I gathered the signed documents, feeling completely calm. “No need to explain. Whatever you do with whoever – it’s none of my business.”
James stared at my expressionless face, his eyes slowly reddening as he grabbed my hand. “Rachel, do you really not care at all? Don’t you love me anymore?
I frowned in distaste, pulling my hand away and glancing at the fuming Sophie. “Want me to close the door for you?”
