"Have you heard of the name Aiden Hawk? He recently received the World Business Award for Excellence," Luca said, his voice careful as his eyes studied her face. He frowned, noticing the sudden paleness that drained the color from her cheeks. "Why are you so pale? Is it the heat? I think you should go sit outside for a while. Once this is done, I'll bring it out to you."
Serena blinked at him, her expression blank, as though she hadn't fully registered his words. Without a response, she slid off the kitchen island and wandered toward the patio door in a daze. Luca watched her retreating figure with a mix of curiosity and irritation, shaking his head.
"That guy," he muttered under his breath, turning back to the task at hand. "Always grabbing attention. Even his name is enough to make a girl lose her composure." A wry smile tugged at his lips, though he couldn't help feeling a twinge of annoyance since he had yet to return his call. He needed that recipe to impres Serena.
