"Lorie Clair." A deep, commanding voice rang out behind her, freezing her mid-step.
She spun around, startled. Her gaze landed on a tall man dressed in an immaculate white suit. He was striking, refined, and carried an air of wealth and authority.
Her eyes widened, a spark of hope igniting in her chest when she realized he knew her name.
'Does he… like me?' she wondered, her heart fluttering at the possibility.
"Yes, I'm Lorie," she said with a soft smile, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear in a flirtatious gesture. "Do I know you? Have we met?"
"No," Nathan replied coolly, stepping closer. "But I know who you are."
Her curiosity bloomed into excitement. 'He must be interested in me,' she thought, cheeks warming with anticipation.
"Really?" she asked excitedly, eyes gleaming. "Are you following me or something?"
