Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2638

Drawing Boundaries

“You’re still here?” Caiden seemed worried.

“Yes, I still have some work to do,” Joan answered earnestly.

“You shouldn’t work overtime. Just go home. I’m not planning on making money on this studio anyway.” Caiden tried to convince her to leave.

This caught Joan’s attention.

“Caiden, I swear I’m going to help you turn a profit on this studio!” she declared determinedly.

Caiden couldn’t help but smile at her bold declaration, though there was still a hint of frustration in his eyes.

Ah well, she can go on thinking that way if that makes her happy.

“Ok. While I appreciate your enthusiasm, it really is late. Come on; I’ll give you a lift home!” He tugged Joan’s elbow, planning to drag her out of the office with him.

“Hey, wait. Don’t touch me.” Joan shrugged off his hand.

Caiden felt awkward at her actions. Clearing his throat, he headed straight for his car.

can go home myself,” she said

it’s not safe for you to go home alone. Come on. I’ll give

and Lucius wait even

his argument. She caved

me? I’m not a cannibal, you

should maintain a distance,” Joan

didn’t ride shotgun for fear of

Exactly what sort of distance are you imagining? Total ignorance?” Caiden asked

I want to turn a profit for you, and I want to get better benefits

“Pfft!”

a halt. Caiden turned

me? If it wasn’t for this team, would you agree to

Well, duh.

“No!” she answered.

teeth at her confident

hate me

you. I just think we should focus on

on the steering wheel,

You’re home,” Caiden announced

he did not get

she watched the car speed away, Joan