Chapter 54

Tyler. As I cleared out my office desk, I couldn't help the desire that coursed through my veins at the thought of seeing Arya tonight. She had been alluring and seductive this morning, making it almost impossible for me to resist the urge to cancel my meeting and spend the entire day with her. However, duty called, and I had a crucial business meeting with a promising investor. After postponing it multiple times, I had finally committed to keeping to it this time. Upon reaching home, I called out for Arya, expecting her usual cheerful response, but silence greeted me instead. It seemed too late for an outing, and a sense of unease began to settle in the pit of my stomach. I waited for a few hours, hoping she would return or at least respond to my calls, but there was nothing. Feeling that something was undoubtedly amiss, I decided to reach out to Natalie. She and Arya were practically inseparable; if anyone knew where she was, it would be Natalie. Frowning, I picked up my phone an