"Oh shit,"
Gray completely forgot about Chloe for a moment.
He let out a slow breath and shook his head.
"Marcus," he called the man's name.
"Yes?" Marcus, who was arranging some files at the side, turned to Gray with a slight raise of his brow.
"Thanks for today."
"You're the one who made the call, Gray. I just followed your lead." Marcus gave a quiet nod.
Gray smiled faintly, though it didn't reach his eyes. When Marcus returned to what he was doing, Gray picked up his phone again. His thumb hovered over Chloe's message, and he replied to her.
[Gray:] Sorry. There was a problem with the store. I can be there tomorrow if you want.
It didn't take long before Chloe replied.
[Chloe:] It's fine. Tomorrow's okay. Just don't forget again.
[Chloe:] I'll be waiting.
Gray stared at the message for a second, then slowly exhaled.
[Gray:] Got it. See you then.
After sending the message, he locked his phone and slid it into his pocket.
