Chapter 93

With a sigh, Sarah turned down the hallway, passing glass–walled offices where conversations hummed

in the background.

The walls were lined with framed posters, each one a reminder of past productions and successes.

A group of Interns huddled near the editing room, whispering excitedly over a storyboard.

Just as she neared her office, a familiar voice called out.

“Sarah ! Just the woman I was looking for!”

She turned to see Leo approaching with his usual energy. He was dressed in his signature half–polished, half–casual style–his white shirt slightly unbuttoned, sleeves rolled up, tie hanging loosely around his neck. His grin was as infuriatingly smug as ever.

“What did I do this time?” Sarah asked, crossing her arms.

Leo placed a hand over his chest. “Why do you always assume the worst of me?”

“Experience.”

He laughed but then gestured toward his office. “Come on. I have something for you.”

Sarah narrowed her eyes. “If this is another prank-”

“No pranks. Just a surprise.”

With cautious curiosity, she followed him inside. As soon as she stepped in, her eyes landed on a neatly wrapped gift box sitting on his desk.

She stopped.

“What is this?” she asked, wary.

Leo smirked, leaning against the desk. “Guess.”

glanced at him, then back at the box. She stepped forward slowly, fingers hovering over the ribbon. Then, taking a breath,

the window, casting a warm, golden hue across the wooden table where

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dark mahogany surface gleamed under the light, intricate carvings

a moment before reaching out, her fingers brushing against

yet invigorating scent drifted into the air–a fusion of aged oak, delicate

of time, of patience, of craftsmanship

carefully lifted the lid, and

standing beside her, watched her reaction with a small,

of his mouth lifting slightly as if pleased with himself for finding the perfect gift.

gesturing toward the pot, “is a full–moon

gathered from the mountains, and prepared by the most skilled winemaker in the tribe.” His

such a wine before, but she never expected to see one in

gift. “This is far too precious.

head slightly, his expression unreadable for a moment before he chuckled

she said, shaking her

you’ve been looking for a gift for your grandmother. My grandfather loved collecting, and he had this stored away for years. He would be happy knowing it’s being

bit her lip, torn between gratitude and unease.

so valuable without offering

but there was none. Just quiet sincerity and a hint of amusement

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least pay you for it,” she said, her

slightly.

she countered, just

pause, Leo exhaled through his nose and gave in with a half–smile.

blinked, surprised. “Then

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