At that moment, another message popped up in the group.

Breck had written, "You made quite the effort I didn't think you'd actually bring the flowers back to the office."

Feeling as though she'd uncovered something profound, Claudia hesitated to respond further. She placed the phone in Bennett's hand, confessing, “I'm bowing out. I'm a bit thirsty."

She then grabbed a glass of water and took a sip.

Bennett eyed Breck's message and quirked an eyebrow. “Then I'll tell him we won't go."