The workday at the company was wrapping up when Jaxon called Isla into his office. Just as she was about to leave her desk, Asher approached her, a broad, welcoming smile on his face.

“Hey,” he greeted, leaning casually against her desk as his colleagues passed by, throwing Isla knowing nods and smirks.

She furrowed her brows at their reactions but acknowledged them with a polite nod.

Asher scoffed, glancing at them before turning back to her. “Ignore them. ...