Chapter 29: It was Isla

As Jaxon worked, he kept stealing glances at Isla through the transparent office wall, his eyes tracking her every move. She could feel his gaze on her, making her stomach tighten with nerves.

After finishing up some important scheduling, Isla pulled out her phone and typed a message to Sophie.

“I think I’m about to start a romantic relationship with Jaxon Waverly.”

The message delivered instantly, and as if Sophie had been waiting for it, her response came almost immediately—a voice note.

“Took you long enough, girl!” Sophie’s excited voice burst through Isla’s speaker. “I was starting to think something went horribly wrong when I didn’t hear from you this morning. So, are you serious, or are you just messing with me?”

A small smile crept onto Isla’s lips. “You know I’d never joke about something like this. Honestly, I’m just as shocked as you are, Sophie.”