S2| 33. The Thrilling Tenderness

Julian's smile widened when he saw Mia sitting next to him again. While tucking the girl's freshly dried hair behind her ear, the man sighed faintly.

"Are you feeling any better?" he whispered, tilting his head.

"Yes," the secretary nodded with a faint smile.

A second later, Julian leaned forward to land a soft kiss. “You don't need to be discouraged, Mia. You're much better than you think," the man comforted, raising an eyebrow.

Worried that she would give the wrong answer, the girl nodded again. "Yeah," she sighed before pulling the corners of her lips higher. "So, do you agree to work with Katniss Johnson?"

Knowing that the conversation about the model was still continuing, Julian frowned. "Why are you bringing it up again? Can't we just relax tonight and let go of all the stress and burdens?" the man asked with a hint of hope.