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new project launched under our production team. The bar we chose exuded a cozy ambiance with dimly lit Edison bulbs casting a war

igner of our team cheered, puffing her chest with pride as she

declaration, and a round o

Aurelia,” Caspian says as he looks my way, his boyish dimp

g my smile behind the rim of my cup as I

atterns then it wouldn't have amounted to much.” I counter w

ialized in translating design sketches into patterns,

, the textile specialist and most energetic in the group called as he pointed between me and Caspian.

source and evaluate fabrics, trims, and materials for use in de

my eyes at her curiously as I catch the mischievous glint in her eyes. I wonder what is going through her m

reliable. He was our trusted sample maker, taking the responsibility of constructing protot

ed on my drink. Caspian casts me a worried

pick, why did she

, we're grown men and women.” I try my best to act casual as I

nd as we all turned expectantly to the middle-aged woman, I mentally prayed that she would dismiss the proposition. But

inking her glass with Kendal who pu

swallow thickly as she goes on

ve I ever traveled to Europe.’” she began, her hands moving to expertly mix a concoction of stron

an asks, but Kendall answers for her, almost lik

nteresting and reveal something about

the game. “I'll go first. Never

start off with s

ing on the tip of our tongues, she places a silencing finger over her lips. “No comment.” c

ht of a coworker.” He says softly, and my eyes widen at the boldnes

It could be anyone, and the thought of that

dal comments as he ruffles Cas

and I blink in surprise as both she and Mathew ta

oughtfully stroking his chin as it was his turn n

he takes a drink, fin

nd I suddenly found the laces of my leather boots interesting. I had

retrieved it, politely regarding everyone with a

o,” I tell them, internally gratefu

a slapped the back of his head to caution him, earning an annoyed gla

Mrs Juniper bids me farewell, and

dn't refuse, thinking that maybe, just maybe…tonight was the night I fi

, I might just g