Chapter 103: Zaylen’s Coldness

LIANA

During lunchtime at the office, I found myself seated with Aaron and Kiara, engaged in light conversation.

"So, did you hear about the new project that's coming up?" Aaron asked, leaning in with a conspiratorial grin.

Kiara raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "No, spill the beans!"

I chuckled, amused by their curiosity. "Well, rumor has it that the deadline might be pushed back due to some unexpected delays in the development phase."

Aaron nodded knowingly. "I heard that too. It's causing quite a stir among the higher-ups."

Kiara leaned in closer, her interest piqued. "Do you think it will affect all our departments’ timeline?"

I shrugged, trying to sound nonchalant. "Hard to say at this point. But knowing our team, I'm sure we'll find a way to make it work."

Amidst the chatter, my gaze suddenly drifted towards Zaylen, who just stepped inside the room.

I hesitated, contemplating whether to acknowledge him or not. After all, I had made it clear that nothing would change between us, de