Chapter 076

"There was this woman at the airport. We collided. She was... captivating. Cute... But feisty." I said, unable to keep the surprise out of my voice.

Keith laughed, a deep, hearty sound that echoed in the now-empty boardroom. "A woman? That's what threw you off?"

"Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up. But she was different, Keith. There was something about her," I said, almost defensively.

Keith's smile turned more thoughtful. "Well, whatever it is, you handled the meeting well despite the distraction. How about we celebrate tonight? Like old times?"

"Celebrate?" I echoed, a little taken aback by the suggestion.

"Yeah. There's a new club downtown. Exclusive, high-end. Perfect for unwinding after a day like this. What do you say?" Keith's eyes sparkled with mischief and camaraderie.

I hesitated for a moment, the image of the blonde woman still lingering in my mind. But the idea of a night out with Keith, like we used to, was tempting.

"Alright, let's do it. It'll be good to blow off some steam," I a