A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 1469

Joan hesitated for a moment before she took a deep breath and entered.

Larry's office was open. Joan stood at the side of the door and stared at him, who was working away at his desk.

He is just as he has always been. Chiseled jawline, clear gaze, and a small frown as he worked intently...Everything seems familiar, but...

Larry looked up when he sensed that someone was looking at him. That was when he caught Joan staring.

“You're here,” commented Larry calmly. His voice carried a hint of excitement, but it was virtually undetectable.

“Yeah, I'm here to hand the report in,” replied

Joan softly.

“Oh, okay. Just place it on the table,” replied Larry after being momentarily stunned.

Joan put the report on the table. She then stood there without saying a word. Larry remained quiet as he sat in his chair as well. The atmosphere in the room instantly turned slightly tense.

“Mr. Norton, it was a pleasure to collaborate with your company. We wish that we can collaborate again in the future,” said Joan.

She grinned. I have to let go, regardless of how unwilling I am.

She then extended her hand politely. It seemed that she wanted to feel the warmth of Larry's hand one last time.

The ridiculously polite tone and gesture that Joan made got Larry a little speechless. After some time, he stood up and shook Joan's hand.

“Sure. I hope we'll get the opportunity to work together again.”

Will that really happen? thought Joan with a bitter smile on her face.

“Well, I better not take up any more of your time, Mr. Norton. Goodbye,” said Joan.

She took one last look at Larry and smiled at him before she turned around and left the office.

Larry didn't say anything. He simply watched as she left.

Joan's life reverted to its calm and uneventful style over the next few days. She went to work like she had always done so, but her heart simply

couldn't stop yearning for him.

Someone dropped by her workplace on a random day. He wore a casual outfit and had a baseball cap on. He was handsome, and his smile seemed especially cheery.

He walked right up to the receptionist and smiled before asking, “Hello. May I know how to get to Ms. Joan Watts' office?”