Zara let out a deep sigh of relief, slumping into her chair after over an hour of standing, explaining, and answering gruelling questions.
Kendrick walked into the room after seeing the delegates off. He gently tapped her shoulder, leaning in to whisper, "You did a great job today."
Zara smiled, rising to her feet to face him. "Thank you."
He leaned in closer. "By the way, you look beautiful," he said with a low smile.
Zara blushed, biting her lower lip to hide the obvious heat on her cheeks.
Just then, Ace walked in, slamming a file onto the table to catch their attention.
Zara's smile faded as she turned toward him.
"You did a great job today," Ace said, his voice firm but quieter than usual.
A slight smirk tugged at Zara's lips. "I know that," she whispered under her breath.
Ace's jaw clenched as he watched her, his eyes tightening when he didn't get the same reaction she'd given Kendrick.
