Aveline smiled wryly. "Don't say that. Our conversation gave me a lot of new insights too. We should definitely discuss and explore these ideas more often."

"Absolutely," Sidney replied, his eyes shining brightly. Then he added, "I should get going now."

Aveline nodded. "Alright, take care on your way home."

She watched as Sidney stepped into the elevator. As soon as she closed the door and turned around, she found Selena standing behind her with a teasing grin on her face. "What's up with you?" Aveline asked, startled and confused by her friend's expression.

Selena crossed her arms, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "So, did you feel that subtle, romantic tension yet?"

Aveline's mouth twitched slightly. "You're imagining things. We spent the entire time working on a design concept."

Selena's playful smile vanished. "How dull! If it were me, alone in a room with such a charming and shy guy, I'd definitely make a move."

As if lost in her thoughts, Selena's expression grew a little dreamy.

Aveline gave her a gentle push. "It's late. Stop daydreaming, or you'll end up oversleeping tomorrow."

pouted. "I'm currently unemployed,

chose

he spotted Lucas, dressed in workout gear, returning from a run. His breath was slightly uneven, but

him and asked, "Do you know how

flickered in Sidney's eyes. "What do you

"Just thought we could spar a

narrowed slightly, but he nodded. "Sure, but I'm not very good. I hope you will

toward his

where the

walked straight to the innermost area of the gym. It was late, and the

began putting them on. When he glanced at Sidney, he noticed the younger

arms, his cold gaze fixed on Sidney. "Kid, once you're in

presence was less intimidating, but there was

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