Chapter 49.

(Freya's POV)

In the morning, when we were preparing to visit the construction site, the atmosphere between us was still awkward. I couldn't ignore the lingering irritation from last night's events, and Ash didn't seem to be trying to make things better either. He just focused on his phone, not saying a word. I tried to remind myself to stay calm and professional, but every time I saw his face, my anger came back.

When I arrived at the construction site, I was greeted with the sound of machines and workers busy with their respective tasks. That is the building that will be built as a result of the collaboration between us and me. While I was there, I tried to talk less with Ash and focused on asking the head of the management there about development.

"I hope you can stay focused, Freya," Ash said suddenly, without looking at me. His tone was flat as if he was just giving ordinary instructions.

"Of course, I know what I have to do," I answered in a voice that tried to sound firm, even