Chapter 8

ADLEY

“Check the availability of the Ratan set. If not, we should go for wood.” Our client wanted a contemporary outdoor, so we looked forward to giving what she wanted.

“On it,” Stella replied. The rest had their respective assignments.

“That’s all, guys. Thanks.” I picked up my things from the table. “Blaze, are you up for this project?”

“Of course. Do you have a date or something?” He smiled mischievously.

I wish.

A girl could hope. “Nope.”

“So the planet-saver billionaire sent you home, huh?” Of course, he knew.

I was relieved when I got home he was having fun with his friends because I knew him—Blaze would not stop until he got what he wanted.

“It was my ride. The last thing I knew, he climbed into the backseat with me.”

“A little defensive, aren’t we?”

I propped my hand on my hip. “I’m trying to explain what happened because I know you won’t let it go.”

“What did you talk about on the road?”

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