“It’s all right. I can understand. But please, Warner, I don’t want any awkwardness between our friendship with these kinds of topics.” Looking down, I twirled my bracelet.

He nodded, flashing me a sad smile. “Don’t worry. I’ll be careful from now on.”

I felt guilty. But it was what it was. Just because I’d an argument with Ace didn’t mean I’d reconsider my relationship with Warner. I didn’t love him. I hurt him enough. I couldn’t do it more by pretending something that wasn’t real.

“Thank you for understanding.” The corner of my mouth turned up into a tight-lipped smile.

He cleared his throat. “Anyway, what are you gonna do now? You’ll go to his office tomorrow just like he said? Even after what happened?”

I let out a sigh. I had the same question, but I didn’t have an answer.

I scowled at the huge building before me. The name OC Textiles was hung up there, as if mocking me. I wanted to break this building along with its owner’s head!

I spit some more curses at myself for doing this. But I had to do it. Keeping my anger aside, I straightened and walked inside the skyscraper.

No, I definitely didn’t come here for his threat. There were two reasons behind my taking this decision. One, I didn’t want to look unprofessional and let my personal reasons come between me and my work. I wouldn’t give him that much power over me. I didn’t care if he was here or not. And two, I’d try my best to get out of that contract of three months I had to spend here.

Yes, my reasons contradicted each other. But it was what it was. I’d come here for work, as it was my duty. But I didn’t want to work here for another month and a half. I’d ask him to terminate the freaking contract. And he’ll have to do it. I’ll make him.

At the lobby, the secretary flashed me her usual too friendly smile, which I didn’t reciprocate. I wasn’t in the mood. And the nervous flutters in my tummy and pounding heart in my chest spoiled it more.

Getting out of the elevator, as I approached my office, I halted in my tracks.

God! What was he doing here? Waiting for me outside my office? But wait, I didn’t think Tobias would wait for me, too.

They seemed to be in a serious discussion. Tobias had a hand on his shoulder while he stood there with his hands in his pockets, jaw ticking. Something tugged inside my chest at his appearance. He looked… exhausted. Dark circles under his eyes, dense stubble across his jaw, hair disheveled.

When his eyes flickered to me, surprise and relief flashed across them as he let out a breath.