Riley's POV
“And since then, nothing has happened between you?"
Cleo's expression is incredulous. But she looks at me as if she thinks I'm hiding something.
I sigh and finish stretching as I shake my head.
“Nothing. And it doesn't have to happen. From that point on, it's clear to me that what we have is a mere business matter," I affirm.
My best friend's gaze remains fixed on me, but she finally shrugs. Even so, I know she doesn't quite believe what I'm saying.
I decide not to give her a chance to question me further. Without waiting, I start running through Central Park, jogging at a slow pace until the world around me transforms.
Cleo follows me and Hugo does the same. He accompanies us at a safe distance, so as to give us some privacy, but without losing sight of us.
The meeting
