Jaime leans closer, her eyes wide with excitement. "What the hell just happened?" she asks
Sophia shakes her head, . "I don't even know. I never imagined.... I didn't even know he was here.
Jaime grins, a glint of amusement dancing in her eyes. "Oh, I know exactly what happened. You're in way over your head, my friend. And you love it."
Sophia glares at her but Jaime leans back, her fingers tapping the rim of her glass as she considers the situation. "You're still hung up on the 'CEO' thing, aren't you? Look, Sophia, you're not some damsel in distress. He didn't step in because he's the CEO. He stepped in because, for whatever reason, you matter to him."
Sophia's heart skips a beat, but she forces a laugh. "I don't know about that."
"Stop," Jaime interrupts, leaning in closer. "Listen, I know you. You're telling me it didn't hit you when he said he'd always make sure you're safe? You can't just brush that off."
Sophia doesn't respond immediately, . Safe , he said he'll always make sure I'm safe right?
Jaime presses on, her tone lighter now, but her eyes sharp. "Alright, look, you're going to keep pretending this is nothing, but I know you, Soph.