Like A Cheesy Romance Novel

Katherine stayed seated, the leather of the chair cool against her back as she eyed Zayn warily. She set down the book she was thumbing through before he arrived, interrupting her fleeting moment of peace. Now he stood casually against the edge of the desk, his tailored blazer resting perfectly on his broad shoulders as though it were custom-built just for this moment.

“I’ll cut right to the chase,” Zayn began, his tone smooth and confident. “I’ve devised a plan that should aid both of us in our quests.”

He paused, studying her reaction. Katherine raised an eyebrow, leaning slightly forward as if daring him to continue. Zayn tilted his head, clearly unbothered by her skepticism.