WE ARE JUST FRIENDS

Her father picked up the phone and dialed a number, his eyes fixed on Lila as he waited for the call to connect.

"Ah, Sebastian, my boy," he said, his voice warm and friendly. "I hope you're doing well. I wanted to discuss a potential business opportunity with you. Perhaps we could meet for lunch this week?"

Lila's eyes widened as she listened to her father's side of the conversation. She couldn't believe he was already making moves to bring her and Sebastian together.

"Excellent, excellent," her father said, nodding his head. "I'll have my assistant send over the details. Oh, and Sebastian? I think it would be beneficial for Lila to join us as well. She's been showing a keen interest in the company's dealings, and I think her insights would be valuable."

Lila felt a surge of excitement mixed with nerves. She knew this was her chance to get close to Sebastian again, to prove to him that she was the right person for him.

Her father hung up the phone and turned to her, a sly sm