CHAPTER 13: A Small World

Orion is bringing Erin to the Arvesso office for some necessary tasks, seeking to put behind them the embarrassing incident in the penthouse where his friend Marco inadvertently witnessed their intimate encounter the previous night.

It's a good thing Orion efficiently extracted the necessary device, stopping the video. His friend playfully teased him until he departed, further coloring Erin's cheeks with embarrassment.

In the car, Erin couldn't help but ask, "Was it really okay for me to come along?"

"Yes," Orion reassured her. "After what happened last night, I can't leave you in the penthouse."

His reassurance brought comfort to Erin. The notion that Orion was genuinely concerned about her well-being was comforting. Yet, she couldn't help but harbor a hope that his feelings for her were sincere.

As they traveled the road, her phone suddenly rang, and the screen displayed an unfamiliar number. Erin furrowed her forehead, staring at it for a moment in contemplation.

"Is the