Strictly Professional

Dario's POV.

After returning from the business trip, Lina's demeanor had changed; she appeared distant, her usual warmth and charm replaced with a guarded facade. After the meeting ended, Lina was the first one to be in a hurry to run out of the room or away from me.

"Lina, wait. I need to talk to you," I implored, my desperate eyes searching for answers in her troubled blue ones. She hesitated bu