They arrived back at the company. Bruno drew a deep breath, fighting all his inner demons to resist the urge to steal a glance at her.

His mind raced, wondering if she had looked his way. But why does it matter? He is trying to call everything off, anyway.

He unbuckled his seatbelt, but before he could step out, Beauty opened the car door herself and walked straight into the building, never once looking back.

Bruno's eyes followed her as she disappeared into the company, ...