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CHAPTER 162 - I WANT TO HOLD YOU

Author: Arthea Edelweis
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-24 20:26:52
(Vivian’s POV)

Darius suddenly showed up at my office just after noon, knocking twice before poking his head in with that confident smile of his.

“Hey,” he said, holding up a takeaway coffee. “Got a minute?”

I set my pen down slowly and blinked. “Uh, sure.”

“Lunch?” he asked, stepping fully into the room. “There’s this place a couple of blocks down. Quiet, cozy. I figured you’d want a break from your desk for once.”

I hesitated. I wasn’t expecting him. Actually, I had already told Kai I’d have lunch with him. But Darius was standing there, smiling like an old friend, and honestly? It felt rude to refuse outright.

“Alright,” I said, standing and grabbing my purse. “Just a quick one, though.”

The restaurant was elegant and minimalistic. Darius had clearly chosen it for comfort and privacy. We ordered light meals, and the conversation flowed effortlessly—mostly small talk, him asking about work, me avoiding anything too personal.

Then, I mentioned—offhandedly—that Kai and I were going to
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