Noah proceeded to narrate the details to his friend.

“Alright then. Whatever happens, happens. I hope Emily takes it well.”

“I hope so too.”

Noah got home that day and told Emily what happened at work. He ended with,

“Grace Shields is to work with me as my assistant for the deep harbor project.”

“Okay,” Emily said quietly and that was it. The topic was never raised between them again. Noah however strongly believed she wasn't entirely comfortable ...