Calliope received a phone call in the car. Something hade up unexpectedly, and she needed Ss to drop her off somewhere.


    "Do you want me to go talk to Dante?" Ss asked, still a bit concerned as he drove.


    "No need," Calliope shook her head.


    If Dante really wanted to find her, he would know about her connection with Ss.


    If he wanted to reach out to Ss, he''d do it himself. She recalled how Dante looked at her, thinking maybe he just needed some time.


    "Okay," Ss didn''t press further. Instead, he pulled out his phone and handed it to Calliope.


    "What''s up?" Calliope asked, puzzled, ncing from the phone to Ss.


    "When you went to see Dante, Lisette must have seen you. She texted me," Ss exined, looking at Calliope.


    Calliope looked at the photo and rolled her eyes, exasperated.


    "Does she think there''s something between me and Dante?"


    She looked up at Ss suddenly. "You don''t think that too, do you?"


    Before she could exin, Ss silenced her with a gentle finger on her lips.


    "There''s no need to exin anything. No matter the situation, I''m on your side. I trust you," Ss said, his eyes full of unwavering trust.


    Calliope leaned into him, appreciating the warmth of his trust.


    She couldn''t help but remember her past with Gideon. He always doubted her every other day.


    On the contrary, Ss had never questioned her, even though he knew she worked in a diner full of guys. He made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside.


    Leaning against his chest, she listened to the steady beat of his heart, feeling aforting sense of security. Ss gently stroked her hair.


    ?


    Before long, they had reached her destination. Calliope sat up, yfully gave Ss a quick peck on the


    of


    fel?


    cheek, and darted car.


    Ss blinked in surprise and touched his cheek where Calliope had kissed him, unable to suppress a smile.


    He turned to watch her dash away, his eyes filled with amusement. She''d been spontaneous-and shy about it.


    Even Fagan could sense Ss was in a good mood. The car''s atmosphere was unusually cheerful.


    "Mrs. Myers is adorable," Fagan couldn''t help butment.


    Ever since Calliope became Mrs. Myers, it seemed like their boss was always in a good mood. He used to be quick to anger, but now his outbursts were fewer, and he was even kind to everyone.


    "Adorable?" Ss looked over.


    Fagan felt a chill run down his spine He cleared his throat, quickly changing the subject, "Mr. Myers, we have a client to meet this


    Shall we head there now


    Ss grunted, "Keep your eyes to yourself."


    "Huh?"


    "She''s so adorable. What if you start liking her?"


    Fagan was speechless. Should he just blind himself now? How could he avoid seeing Calliope every time?


    With that, Fagan drove Ss away.


    Meanwhile, Gideon watched from a distance, slowly rolling up his car window.


    Calliope had never acted like that with him. He couldn''t help but feel a twinge of envy toward Ss.