Unwelcome Invitation

Out of Dorian's view, Nadia quickly forwarded his earlier comment to Aria.

Aria's focus was locked on the game testing.

Her phone pinged with a notification, and without looking away from the screen, she tapped the voice message and held it up to her ear.

Dorian's voice came through crisp and clear: You don't have to cater to her like that. It was cold and aloof.

Aria froze for a beat, then lowere