Ana's POV
I reached the upscale restaurant right on time.
Sergio had already been waiting for a while.
Morris was there too, sitting alongside Sergio.
I hadn't expected to see Morris here as well.
While Sergio rose to greet me, Morris remained seated, one hand casually draped across the table as he flashed me that knowing smile.
Even from across the room, I caught the mischievous glint in his eyes, and frustration bubbled up in my chest with nowhere to go.
Sergio stepped forward warmly. "You must be Ms. Vernon. I'm Sergio Conrad. We connected online yesterday."
Sergio's genuine enthusiasm forced me to tear my attention away from Morris and return his smile. "Pleasure to meet you. Ana Vernon."
"Please, take a seat," Sergio offered politely.
I settled into the chair across from Sergio.
Morris's attention never wavered from me, tracking my every movement until I was seated diagonally from him.
