NOAH
Mason's energetic voice blasted through the phone.
"The CEO came in today! Like, unexpectedly! Middle of the afternoon! Everyone freaking freaked, man!"
I sat bolt upright, all sleepiness vanishing instantly. "Cassian? I mean… Mr. Wolfe? He's at the office?"
"Yeah, dude! Walked in looking all scary and hot, like he was ready to fire half the floor. Everyone's been on their absolute best behavior. So I figured, if the boss is back, you must be back too! That's why I called! Wanted to check on you, man!"
My throat felt tight. "Oh. Yeah. I'm back. I just… I'm at home."
"So you coming in tomorrow? Everyone's asking where you went! You've been like a ghost, Noah!"
"I don't know," I said, deflecting. "I've just been swamped with work. How… how have you been? Sorry I haven't been answering."
"Dude, it's cool! I figured Wolfe was working you to the bone. Oh! And I think Lila's going out with some new guy. Her boss or something."
"Oh..."
