Chapter 169 - Lookalike

Noah

"Hello?" Thomas’s smooth, deep voice greeted me on the other side of the line.

I swallowed hard, gathering my thoughts. "Hi, Thomas? It’s Noah."

There was a slight pause, and then his voice brightened with warmth. "Noah! It’s good to hear from you. Have you given my offer some thought?"

I hesitated, feeling the weight of my response. "I have, and… it’s a great opportunity. But I’m not sure if a full-time job is what I’m looking for right now."

He didn’t miss a beat. "Well, there are certainly ways we could work around that. In fact, I’m in Edendale to scout new business venues for a couple of days. How about we meet for lunch tomorrow? We can discuss things further over a meal."

I blinked, surprised by the suddenness of his offer. "Oh, uh... sure. That sounds good," I agreed, though nerves were beginning to churn in my stomach.

"Great! I’ll make a reservation and text you the details." His voice had a natural, reassuring quality. But still, I felt the unease twisting in my chest.