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Ignoring Him

Author: BaeVida
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CHAPTER 40

~Kaia’s POV~

I felt the air shift as the waiter’s voice carried through the restaurant. “This way, Mr. Black.”

My stomach twisted into knots. Blaze was here.

Of course, he’d pick this exact place, at this exact time, to hold his lunch meeting. Was he stalking me or what?

There’s no way it could have been a coincidence, right?

I forced my expression into something neutral, though my pulse was racing.

David was still speaking, but his voice felt distant instantly. I could barely concentrate as I imagined Blaze walking just beyond the thin walls of our VIP room.

‘Focus, Kaia.’ I schooled myself. Blaze wasn’t a problem now. I could finish with David and still go to him.

I offered David an apologetic smile, trying to shake the distraction. “I’m sorry, I—what were you saying?”

David’s perceptive gaze lingered on me briefly before he smiled, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “You seem a little preoccupied, Kaia. Everything alright?”

“Yes,” I said quickly, thoug
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