Sylvia tucked the last of the bird's nest delicacies into the fridge, then sent Eugene a quick message: *Saw the sticky note you left. The drawing was beautiful thank you!*

Eugene responded almost instantly: *I'm glad you liked it.*

Sylvia hesitated, her fingers hovering over the keyboard before she finally started typing: *But please don't do things like this anymore. I—*

Before she could hit send, Eugene's reply popped up:

*I'd love to keep chatting, but I'd rather you get a good night's rest. Go to sleep, don't say anything I know what you're about to say. I'm sorry, but I can't promise that. Good night!*

Staring at her screen, Sylvia's hands stilled. After a moment, she erased what she'd written, letter by letter, and sent just two words instead:

*Good night!*

The next morning at the office, her assistant, Milanda, walked in with an armful of files for her to sign and a rundown of the day's agenda.

When Milanda finished, Sylvia asked coolly, "You're the one who told Eugene about my favorite restaurant, weren't you?"

Milanda blinked, looking a little guilty. "Yes. Mr. Winters asked me, so I told him."

Sylvia looked up, a faint smile playing at her lips. "So, does that mean you're planning to report all my daily activities to him from now on?"

face paled, her teeth catching her lower

his assistant," Sylvia said lightly. "Might make

"My loyalty to you is unwavering, boss! I'll follow you anywhere.

glanced at her, feigning sternness. "Your punishment:

laughing. “Deal! I

small smile, Sylvia passed her the signed documents. "Go on,

I know I was wrong to tell MOWinters about your plans, but I

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on?"

her

it were the most obvious thing in

"Did I ever say I wanted to

do you plan on growing old alone?" The words slipped out before Milanda could stop herself. Seeing Sylvia's sudden pause, she winced, wishing She could bite her tongue off "Sorry-totally out of line. You can punish me with vegetarián

belongs to s

head. "I know you mean well, but there's

not possible-better not

mumbling under her breath, "But how do you know it's impossible if you haven't even

Sylvia's expression turning serious, she quickly added, "Alright, alright, I'll keep my opinions

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