Later that evening, as she entered the grand hall, she realised that the end of year party at Lennox was grander than she imagined. Every employee was here, and she was glad that George had convinced her to come.
As the host, Noah stood at the center of it all, sharp in his grey suit, commanding attention effortlessly. To the world, he was the powerful, polished host, but to Jossy, he was still Noah, the friend who stood by her through the darkest chapter of her life. Her gaze lingered on him, catching every detail of him. He looked handsome and charming.
Someone tapped her shoulder, and she turned to see George, smiling warmly. "Hey," she said, reaching out to hug him. They had grown closer over the past year, sharing laughs on video calls, and he had become a constant presence in her life despite being her boss. He was kind and understanding, which made him a perfect fit for Noah's friend. The two seemed close, and she was even more surprised to find out they were first cousins.
George returned the hug and teased lightly, "Looks like someone is admiring the host a bit too much."