Brian did not say anything more. Noelle got the message, though she was not quite ready to drop the topic. "Why? Can't you get over her?" Her?
Brian gave Noelle a puzzled look, then responded, "How do you know about her?"
It was true? "I don't know her. I've just heard that you had a thing for someone once, but I don't know who. Mr. Parker, people have to move on, you know..."
"Ms. Shaw, my personal life isn't something I need to report to you on."
Noelle's face tensed for a moment, then she let out an awkward chuckle. "Sorry, I crossed a line."
For the rest of their time together, they mostly kept to themselves, speaking only about work. Afterward, they headed back to the office. Noelle stepped out of Brian's car, and he drove off to the garage while Noelle headed inside.
Group skyscraper, Noelle found her way blocked by two
me. And you
Hoffman. He requests your presence," the
sweeping across the lobby before settling
someone with serious clout like Sir Hoffman could waltz into the Colossus Group and whisk people away
lip, weighing her options for a brief moment. "Can I at
you're aware it's Sir Hoffman, then
were not asking-they were telling. "Our boss wants to see you,
mouth betrayed Noelle's irritation. That was
"Please, after you!"
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