Max and Marine settle into their sleek office desks on day one, swapping excited chats about tasks and team vibes while navigating the open-plan buzz with coffee runs and quick intros. Max freezes spotting his friend s mom—curvy and authoritative in her blazer—leading a meeting nearby, her knowing glance hinting at past ties as she assigns him to her project team. Their brief hallway chat teases future dynamics with light flirts on work perks and lunch plans, building tension without any physical sparks.
