Chapter 345

Lennox was standing a little away from the crowd, tall and calm as always, dressed simply in a dark jacket and jeans. He wasn’t on his phone. He was just standing there, waiting. When his eyes met hers, his expression softened into a small smile. “Ms. Rivan,” he said as he walked toward her. “You made it.” “Yes,” she replied. “Your driver was very punctual.” He smiled slightly. “I’m glad. I wasn’t sure if this was too sudden.” “It was,” she admitted honestly, then added, “but it's work" He studied her face for a second, not in a way that felt intrusive, just thoughtful. “If at any point you feel uncomfortable, you can tell me. We can cancel or return. This is work, but your comfort comes first.” She nodded, appreciating his words more than she showed. “Thank you.” They walked together toward the check-in counter. As they stood in line, Riyana felt an odd mix of relief and guilt. Relief because she was away from suffocating environment, away from that silence, away from the tension. Gui