Chapter 40: Stolen moment
Despite it being the weekend, Shin Keir sat alone in his office. His sleeves were rolled up, and his pen moved absently over a contract draft he'd already read five times. It wasn't because the document needed that much attention—it didn't. His mind just wasn't in it.
Tonight was Yeri's debut party.
And unfortunately, he wasn't invited.
He glanced at his phone, debating for the hundredth time whether he should try calling her again. Maybe this time she had unblocked him. Or, better yet, maybe a surprise invitation had come through.
Wishful thinking.
Before he could decide, a notification popped up on his screen. It was a message from Rig—the guy Tristan had recommended. Tristan had assured him that Rig was friendly and less likely to cause awkward tension.
Too bad the man couldn't keep his mouth shut so Shin had sent him to observe Yeri instead, hoping he'd be less of a nuisance from a distance.
He tapped open the message.
Photos loaded instantly.
Golden fur. Wet nose. Tongue hanging out in a toothy grin.
A golden retriever?