He wore smart casual clothes, a well-fitted button-down shirt tucked into chinos, and leather shoes that showed careful maintenance. His hair was neatly styled with product that kept every strand in place without looking overly stiff. Everything about his appearance suggested someone who took care of himself really well, both mentally and physically. He carried himself with ease. He appeared to be very secure mentally in his position in life.
Noah moved some of his shopping bags to free his right hand and accepted the handshake with polite disinterest. "We met once briefly. I'm Noah Carter."
The man's grip was firm but not aggressively so, and his smile remained pleasantly neutral. "James Chen. I'm Sophia's boyfriend."
