Ashton appeared silently transfixed in his bedroom. Sitting back on the sofa, one hand busy stroking his chin adorned with tiny hairs. For some reason, ever since he left work until he arrived home, Ashton's mind was preoccupied. Dimas' words during their introduction at the office earlier in the day had stirred his thoughts.

Dimas wasn't a stranger to Ashton and Gia. The three of them had gone through college together. Then, Ashton and Gia had to part ways with Dimas as he received a scholarship to pursue his master's degree in Japan.

After a long time, Ashton, who was currently looking to hire a replacement manager, received news that...