Gerald's POV
Last night with Isabella exceeded every expectation I had. Working alongside her felt natural, effortless in a way that surprised me. She never complained once, even when we pushed well past midnight reviewing security protocols. Her dedication impressed me, but what struck me most was how much she seemed to enjoy our collaboration.
Throughout the evening, I tested boundaries carefully. Each time I found an excuse to touch her, my pulse quickened with anticipation. A brush of fingers when passing documents. My palm settling against the small of her back as I moved around her chair. Leaning close enough to catch her scent when she showed me something on her screen. Every single contact sent her heartbeat racing. Every moment of proximity made her breath catch in the most enticing way.
