Later, after work, Winter arrived at Dine & Drink Café, surprised to find only Felix waiting for her.
She had assumed Mia would tag along, especially since she hadn't seen her when she left the office. But now, with Mia absent, an awkward tension stretched between them.
"Miss Winter, please have a seat," Felix said politely, pulling out a chair for her.
Winter hesitated, his gesture making her uncomfortable. However, she didn't dwell on it for too long and took the seat he offered.
She regretted not confirming the details earlier, but now, there was no turning back.
Let's just get this over with.
"Actually, I wanted to thank you, Miss Winter," Felix began.
The way his eyes never left hers made her uneasy. His words sounded sincere, yet there was something unsettling in his gaze—something she couldn't quite decipher.
Winter looked away and forced a smile. "It's nothing, Felix. Helping a co-worker isn't a big deal," she replied.
