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Chapter 25
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2025-10-16 18:51:09Liora's POV
Morning light crept through the blinds, bright and cold.
Liora moved through her small apartment quietly, careful not to wake the children. She buttoned her white blouse with slow, tired fingers. Her mind wasn’t on the meeting — it was on the message from last night.
Jasper’s words still echoed softly in her head.
“Get some rest, Liora.”
The way he’d said her name made her chest feel tight, like something fragile was waking up inside her.
She sighed, tying her hair up neatly. “It’s just a normal day,” she told herself.
But it didn’t feel normal.
Jonathan stirred on the couch. “Mama?” he mumbled sleepily.
She smiled faintly, kneeling beside him. “Sleep, baby. Mami will come watch you soon, okay?”
He nodded, half-asleep. The little girl rolled over beside him, clutching the edge of the blanket.
Liora brushed a strand of hair from her face and grabbed her bag.
It was time to face the day — and Jasper.
The office was unusually bright when she arrived.
People moved around with a quiet rush — printers humming, phones ringing, shoes tapping on the polished floor. The smell of coffee filled the air.
Liora walked in calmly, keeping her head down.
But she could already feel it — his presence.
Jasper was there.
He stood near the conference room, hands in his pockets, talking with one of the team leads. His dark suit fit perfectly, his expression focused, distant. But the moment his eyes found her, everything slowed.
Just for a second.
Liora froze.
It wasn’t dramatic — no one else noticed. But something unspoken passed between them.
Recognition. Memory. Last night’s quiet words.
“Good morning, Miss Gray,” Jasper said finally, his tone smooth but slightly softer than usual.
“Good morning,” she replied, keeping her voice calm. She walked past him to her desk, pretending not to feel the warmth that crept up her neck.
He turned back to his conversation, but Liora could tell he wasn’t really listening. His eyes flicked toward her every few moments.
The meeting started shortly after.
The large glass room was filled with quiet chatter and shuffling papers. Liora sat at one end of the table, notebook open, pen poised. Jasper sat at the head, his expression composed, unreadable.
“Alright,” he began. “Let’s review the Tokyo proposal.”
His voice was steady, professional. But whenever he looked at her, it softened — barely noticeable, yet real.
As she presented the report, she could feel his gaze on her.
Not cold. Not sharp. Just there.
Watching. Listening.
When she stumbled slightly over a line of data, he didn’t interrupt.
He waited.
A small nod from him was all it took for her to find her rhythm again.
By the end of the presentation, the room was silent for a moment — then filled with murmured approval.
“Excellent work,” Jasper said finally, his gaze meeting hers. “As always.”
A few people clapped quietly. Liora just nodded, hiding a faint smile.
When the meeting ended, most of the staff left quickly, talking among themselves. Liora gathered her papers, but Jasper’s voice stopped her.
“Miss Gray,” he said softly.
She turned. “Yes, sir?”
He walked closer, stopping just a few feet away. The morning light from the window cut across his face, highlighting the calm but tired look in his eyes.
“You didn’t look well yesterday,” he said quietly. “I hope you’re taking care of yourself.”
Her lips parted slightly. “I’m fine. Just—just a bit tired.”
He studied her for a moment, then nodded. “If it ever gets too much… you can tell me.”
Liora blinked, unsure what to say. Jasper wasn’t one to offer comfort. Not like that.
She forced a small smile. “Thank you. But I’ll manage.”
He hesitated for a second longer, then his usual calm expression returned. “Good. I’ll expect your update on the expansion plan by Friday.”
“Yes, sir.”
She turned to leave, but his voice stopped her again.
“Liora,” he said quietly — not Miss Gray, but Liora.
She froze.
He looked down briefly, his tone almost too soft. “Don’t forget your notebook again.”
Her lips curved slightly despite herself. “I won’t.”
She walked out before he could see the faint smile tugging at her mouth.
Back at her desk, she exhaled slowly. Her heart was beating too fast for something so small.
Around her, the office buzzed with normal sounds — typing, laughter, phones ringing. But to her, everything felt different.
For the first
time in a long while, the tension she carried didn’t feel like fear.
It felt like something waking up.
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