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Diana and Nicholas had been sitting next to each other on the private jet for the last few hours but hadn't spoken much. They had both been busy working on their laptops and had hardly taken their eyes off the screen.

But as the plane began its descent and the seatbelt signs came on, Nicholas turned to Diana.

"So, how are you finding the job so far?" he asked.

Diana looked up from her laptop and smiled at him. "It's been great," she replied. "The team has been really welcoming, and I'm enjoying the work. How about you?"

Nicholas grinned. "Same here," he said. "It's good to be working on something new and exciting."

They chatted for a few more minutes about their work and their backgrounds, and Diana couldn't help but notice how easy it was to talk to Nicholas. He was friendly and engaging, and there was a warmth about him that made her feel at ease.

As they landed and made their way to the headquarters, they continued to chat and joke, and Diana began to feel like she had made a new f