an help her forget Gabriel's sudden reappearance, but it clearly was not working. The busy computer keyboard sounds and the fa

office desk gets scattered with sketches, partnership proposals and mood boar

ake said, as he entered the office unannounced carrying a mug of steaming coffee. Cassidy forced a smile. "I'm fine,"

of the desk. "Shaw Enterprises?" she echoed, her voice carefully neutral. Ethan nodded. "Yeah.. I have already reviewed the numbers and believe me, Gabriel's company is the best option for this deal." The expres

ike I have a choice?" Cassidy said with a firm voice. "It's business." Ethan hesitated but eventually nodded. "Just d

ible, but Ethan was right - this was business, and Shaw Enterprises had resources that could propel her company to new he

rting atmosphere for as she was lost in thoughts stirring her cappuccino absentmindedly. Suddenly she was brought back to reality by a familiar voice who called out "Cassidy?" Her heart skipped a beat as she looked up only to see

e you doing here?" "I could ask you the same thing," he said with a faint little smile. "

e where they would sit, chat and dreamed about building a future together. "That was a long

"Mind if I join you?" Cassidy wanted to say no but something stopped her. Mayb

Cassidy whose eyes were fixed on her cup of coffee. "I didn't expect to run into you here," Gabriel finally spoke. "But I am glad I did. There's something I wanted to say." Cassidy raised an eyebrow.

but losing you was the biggest regret of my life." Cassidy's mind raced a bit but she

idy opened her mouth to respond, but the no words came out. She hated th

t smile. Cassidy shook her head. "This doesn't change

y stood up immediately, grabbing her bag. "I have to go," she said. "I'll see you at t

refused to name as she walked off. She just knew that keeping Gabriel at a di