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?"

teeth catching

his assistant," Sylvia said lightly. "Might make it easier to keep him

mock oath. "My loyalty to you is unwavering, boss! I'll

at her, feigning sternness. "Your

out laughing. “Deal! I accept

small smile, Sylvia passed her the signed documents.

gathered up the stack but didn't leave right away. After a moment's hesitation, she spoke quietly: "Boss, I know I was wrong to tell MOWinters about your plans, but I really just want to help. He's a good man, comes from a wonderful family

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could stop herself. Seeing Sylvia's sudden pause, she winced, wishing She could bite her tongue off "Sorry-totally out of

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only shook her head. "I know you mean well, but there's nothing

and me. It's just not possible-better not to

under her breath, "But how do you know

Sylvia's expression turning serious, she quickly added, "Alright,

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