, babe! We're late-it's 7:16 am!" Emma sprang out of bed, rushing straight to the bathroom to get ready. The two of them hurriedly showered, creating just enough time to get dressed. Th

fine." She opened her email, sorted through her tasks, and dove into her work, feeling surprisingly adept with the company's digital systems. Every few minutes, Kane buzzed her intercom with file requests, his demeanor as serious as ever. Yet Diana was determined to keep her composure, not letting him see that he flustered her. As break time approached, excitement bubbled within her when she met Emma at the canteen. "How's it going, babe?" Emma asked, curious. "Well, I'd say it's going smoothly since he hasn't yelled at me today at all," Diana replied. "That's good! Let's finish up and get back; I have a mountain of work waiting," Emma said, her expression brightening. "Okay, babe. Bye." "Catch you later, sweetie!" Diana called as she headed back to her office, anticipation tingling in her chest. Upon returning, she saw Kane with a frown on his face. "Where have you been?" he asked, cutting into her thoughts. "I went to eat, sir," she explained. "Don't you know we are supposed to eat together? You're my assistant; you're supposed to assist me in everything." "Now come, let's grab lunch-I'm famished." "Okay, sir," she replied, a mixture of curiosity and excitement welling up inside. As they stepped outside, the female staff shot Diana jealous glances, except for Clarissa, who beamed at her. Diana held her head high, ready to face whatever came next. Once in the car, Kane opened the door for her, and she slipped into the passenger seat. "He still has some chivalry despite his cold demeanor," she thought, a small smile tugging at her lips. Kane drove in silence, both lost in their thoughts. He wanted to talk, but he hesitated, unsure of how to bridge the distance. Upon arriving at the eatery, they walked in together and found a cozy spot to sit. A waiter approached to take their order, and Diana quickly chose shawarma while Kane opted for fruit salad. "So he brought me here just for fruit salad