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Solia sounded like she was apologizing, and even if she had talked slower, I would have had no idea what she was saying I couldn’t remember if I was supposed to bow too, and I suddenly hated the fact that it was such a rushed commitment that I hadn’t had time to research more

After a long sigh, she said my name

And again, I was reminded of what it sounded like when you name-dropped someone you wanted to also run over with your car

I frowned Was she apologizing because she pickedon my behalf?

Because of me?

Slowly the aze to me and visibly flinched

Awesome

“Grace?” His voice arm at least, his smile tentative but at least present as he eyed ht bow

It felt like they were both waiting for , so I jutted out ood to see you again!”

Solia squeezed her eyes shut while Siu smiled at me and reached across the space between us, squeezed my hand, and said, “How’s your father?”

“He’s well, thank you for asking, and thank you for this opportunity I promise I won’t let you down”

His smile turned into a full-on bea you with this internship I know you’ll make us both very proud, Grace”

I had the need to turn to Solia and say so out! My dad saved his life He’s h, uing

Siu seemed to stiffen a bit as rapid Korean filled the air, and five guysready toto go on

More interns?

Maybe this was a ?

I had no idea what my job was, but it would ive us a quick—please, God, let it be quick—debriefing

I bit down on my lower lip as the newcoeous red hair and the clearest blue eyes I’d ever seen in my entire life No ere they natural I almost complimented hi off in Korean

Solia smirked next to me and whispered, “He asked if you were homeless”