"Re… really?" Charles inquired as a scoff rolled out of his mouth.
Freda's words were so absurd that Charles couldn't help but find them completely unbelievable.
A dry chuckle escaped his lips as he shook his head, his brows furrowing in mild disbelief.
"I… I don't think I can believe that," he muttered, his voice laced with skepticism.
Charles hands instinctively dove deep into his trouser pockets, his fingers curling slightly as he exhaled loudly.
While…
Freda moistened her lips before spreading her arms wide, letting the night air caress her skin.
"Charles, at first, I thought I was just playing some weird scenery in my head," Freda admitted, her voice carrying a hint of excitement. "But I started noticing it—CEO Augustine keeps staring at me. It's subtle, but it's there. And every time it happens, I get these chills… like, the kind that make my knees feel weak."