Opening his eyes, he glanced at the screen with a frosty expression, but then a gentle smile spread across his lips.

It was a message from Ariana.

"I'm sorry. I didn't check my phone while I was in the shower. Did you finish work? Have you eaten?"

Theodore quickly typed a reply, his fingers moving with ease.

"Yes, I'm finished for the day. I'm still a little hungry though. Would you like to join me for a midnight snack?"

Ariana responded with a rolling cat emoj into a pig!"

“No, I'm full. If I eat any more, I'll tum

Not wanting to push the issue, Theodore suggested, "how about watching a movie together later?"

Without explicitly expressing his longing, Theodore attempted to set up a meeting,

But, as luck would have it, Ariana wasn't cooperating with his efforts.

"Maybe tomorrow night?" she suggested.

"I am feeling exhausted after a long day and want to get some rest. I will have a meeting with Director Joziah of Tietram Media tomorrow morning to discuss the contract. I hope to get Tyler to work with him."

Feeling a little disappointed, Theodore replied with a sad face emoji.

"Okay," he typed.

Ariana tried to comfort him, "Good boy. Get some rest tonight. I'm going to dry my hair! Sweet dreams, kiss."

Theodore replied with a simple "Good night" before ending the conversation.

As they arrived at the apartment building, Theodore stepped out of the car and settled into his wheelchair. Even though the night was quiet and there were no people around, he still made an effort to play the part of a disabled person with limited mobility.

"Boss, do you want me to grab some takeout? You haven't eaten yet," Horace offered from behind.

Theodore was about to respond, but when he lifted his head, he noticed that the room where Ariana resided was dark.

"Is Tyler going to work with Joziah of Tietram Media?" Theodore asked with a tone as cold as the winter wind.