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?"

catching

go be his assistant," Sylvia said lightly. "Might make it easier to

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

her, feigning sternness. "Your punishment: vegetarian lunch

laughing. “Deal! I

her the signed

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 you two are perfect

s

on?" Sylvia

her eyes

said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the

"Did I ever say I wanted to get

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

belongs to s

know

It's just not possible-better not to

mumbling under her breath, "But how do

noticed Sylvia's expression turning serious, she quickly added,

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