Inappropriate Conduct
The night is warm for October, jackets off, sleeves rolled.
Jamie is in a charcoal blazer, white shirt open at the collar, no tie. He looks effortless—professional but relaxed—chatting with a client near the bar, smiling that easy, charming smile that still makes Julian’s stomach tighten every time he sees it.
Julian is across the rooftop, mid-conversation with the CEO of a major streaming platform. He’s in a dark navy suit, tie loosened just enough to look deliberate. He’s listening politely, nodding at the right moments, but his eyes keep drifting to Jamie.