CHAPTER SEVENTY NINE – A SPONTANEOUS CALL

As the evening hours approached, Madison found herself eager to leave the office and its mounting distractions behind. She gathered her belongings, bid farewell to her dedicated staff, and made her way towards the parking garage. Just as she was about to slip into the driver's seat of her sleek sedan, her phone buzzed with an incoming call. Glancing at the screen, she felt a flutter of anticipation when she saw Sebastian's name. "Hello, Sebastian," she answered, her voice tinged with a warmth she couldn't quite suppress. "Madison, hello!" His rich baritone voice carried a contagious enthusiasm. "I hope I'm not catching you at a bad time." She chuckled softly, leaning back against the car. "Not at all. I was just getting ready to head home." "Excellent!" Sebastian replied. "I was hoping you might be free to meet me for a drink or a coffee? There's a charming little cafe not too far from your office that I've been meaning to try." Madison paused for a moment, considering his invita