Iris was sitting at the reception desk nearing the end of her day when the phone at her desk rang. “Zhao Enterprises, how many I direct your call?”
“Hello Iris.” Jay’s voice was warm and velvety.
“Hello Mr. Zhao, what can I do for you?” She tried to remain professional despite the fact her body reacted as it did to his voice.
“It’s always Jay to you, Iris. I am running a bit behind and have to work late. I would very much like for you to come up to my office and wait for me here.”
“I’m sorry. I have to go back to my apartment.”
Immediately she felt the change in his demeanor without even seeing him or before he said a word. It felt a weird sixth sense she could feel his disappointment in her.
“Why?” Just a single word yet his tone told her he was annoyed she was declining to go to hi
