Chapter 107

Aria's POV Julian's questions left me slightly puzzled, but I didn't dwell on them; I just wanted to get away as fast as I could. I pulled my phone out of my pocket, feeling Julian's eyes on me as I waved it slightly. "Yeah, we're close. I need to go now. Message me if you have any questions!" I quickly pushed through the half-height barriers surrounding our booth and made my exit. Knowing Aiden was waiting in the parking lot made me hurry—a man who makes millions of dollars per second isn't someone I could keep waiting! Contract signed, I practically sprinted toward the parking garage, my sandals slapping against the polished floor. My mind was fixed on one goal: don't waste Aiden's precious time. I was so focused on rushing that I didn't notice someone approaching until a strong arm caught me around the waist. That familiar woody cologne hit my senses, and I stopped dead in my tracks. Looking up in surprise, I found Aiden standing there. "What are you doing here?" I blurted out. The