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

for you to go home alone. Come on. I’ll give you a lift,” Caiden

let Ms. Young and Lucius wait

his argument. She caved and

you avoiding me? I’m not

think we should maintain a distance,” Joan answered

shotgun for fear of

distance are you imagining? Total

turn a profit for you, and I want to get better benefits for the staff. There’s

“Pfft!”

a halt. Caiden turned

wasn’t for this team, would you agree to work at my photography

Well, duh.

“No!” she answered.

at her

hate me

don’t hate you. I just think we should focus on our own work instead of spending time on

pounded his fist on the steering wheel, shocking Joan. Her gaze

You’re home,” Caiden announced

he did not get off

Joan lowered her head. I can’t compromise