After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Maria's gaze lingered on Sidney like someone eyeing their favorite toy.

His expression grew colder as he looked at her and asked, "Can we talk now?"

"Here?" Maria smirked, "I'm not really fond of standing in doorways. It's exhausting." Sidney remained silent, unmoving.

With a casual smile, Maria unlocked the door with her fingerprint and stepped inside. Sidney followed her in, and as the lights gradually brightened, Maria stopped, her back to him.

Sidney stood near the entrance, quietly watching her.

Without turning around, Maria spoke. "Miss Powell came to see me today. She wanted to know why I stopped you two from getting married."

She chuckled, finally turning to face him. "Sidney, you didn't handle things well. Now I've got this mess, and she's blaming me for everything. I'm not exactly pleased what do you suggest we do about that?" Sidney frowned, his tone apologetic. "I didn't know she would go to you. I'm sorry."

Maria raised an eyebrow. "Why are you apologizing?"

"I'm apologizing on her behalf," Sidney replied.

Maria's brow lifted. "And what are you to her, that you feel

why you brought it up? To

moods changed

"I don't need your apology. You and she have nothing to do with each

the studio. You're planning to transfer it, and I'm interested

him with curiosity. "Why do you want

"I want to start my own business and

asked, her question completely out

then quickly responded, "You're overthinking it. I only had the

took a step closer, standing right in front of him. "There are plenty of other businesses up

his collar, pulling him closer. "Admit it, you like

on her tiptoes, leaning in

we're here to talk business." Maria blinked, her gaze locked on his lips, soft and pale pink-she knew

"I am talking business."

her a cold stare. "Is this how