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,

deepened. "Isn't that why you brought it up? To hold me

moods

your apology. You and

"I'm here to discuss the studio. You're planning to transfer it, and I'm interested in taking it over. What's

looked at him with curiosity. "Why do you want to take over

"I want to start my own

you like me?" Maria asked, her question completely out of left field, her eyes

it. I only had the idea after knowing you want to transfer

front of him. "There are plenty of other businesses up for sale Why are you so set

his collar, pulling him closer. "Admit it,

that, she stood on her tiptoes,

gripped her shoulders, stopping her from getting any closer. "Maria, we're here to talk business." Maria blinked, her gaze

"I am talking business."

her a cold stare. "Is this