Bella's pov.As we finished our lunch, I reached for the check, but Alex beat me to it. "I've got this, Bella," he said with a smile.I insisted, "No, please, let me pay. You can get it next time."Alex chuckled and shook his head. "I don't think so. I invited you, remember?"I smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude. "Thank you, Alex. You're very kind."He nodded, "Just being a good boss."We walked out of the bistro, enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle breeze. The conversation flowed easily as we strolled back to the office.As we approached the building, Alex turned to me. "Thanks for lunch, Bella. I needed that break."I smiled, feeling a kind of connection. "Anytime, Alex. I'm glad we could catch up."We entered the office, returning to our respective workstations. I settled into my chair, feeling refreshed and revitalized after our lunch break.Alex caught my eye, his expression softening. "Welcome back, Bella. Let's tackle that report."I nodded, smiling, I immediately lowered m
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