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 the need

"Isn't that why you

woman-her moods

You and

here to discuss the studio. You're planning to transfer it, and

looked at him with curiosity. "Why do you want

replied, "I want to start my own business and create something of greater

me?" Maria asked, her question completely out of left

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

"There are plenty of other businesses up for sale Why are

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

on her

talk business." Maria blinked, her gaze locked on his lips, soft and

"I am talking business."

stare. "Is this how you handle business with

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