Chapter 53

The next day, Maria headed to the office feeling anxious, only to find out James hadn’t shown up. She asked Cody, but Cody just shook his head. “No clue,” he said, leaving Maria feeling even more on edge. She hadn’t figured out what to do yet when someone walked into the company—someone she definitely didn’t expect. Daniel Lewis strolled in, wearing a plain white tee and jeans. His light brown hair was trimmed neatly, bangs swept back to show off a flawless hairline; with his sharp features and that subtle pink on his lips, he radiated charm. Naturally, he had all the female employees whispering and stealing glances. Even though he was signed under the company, he’d never actually been there before. Looking a bit lost, he politely asked a girl nearby, “Hey, do you know where Maria's office is?” The girl led him straight to her. When Maria looked up and saw him, she lit up immediately. “What are you doing here?” she asked, beaming as she jumped up. She gave him a good once-over, saw how