Chapter 2537

"I would never ignore your calls on purpose," Sylvia said softly. "Even if I couldn't get in touch, I'd make sure to let you know what's going on."

Eugene's usually clear, gentle voice dropped to a low timbre. "So... are you still going to stop talking to me?"

The office was dim, the only real light spilling in from the dazzling city beyond the window-J City's skyline sparkling, alive with possibility. Eugene's gaze was intense, full of hope, but there was an undercurrent of nervousness in his eyes.

Sylvia hesitated, then shook her head. "No. I won't."

A grin broke out across Eugene's face, lighting up his features. The relief and joy he felt seemed to transform him completely-like the first flowers of spring bursting through after a long, harsh winter.

Sylvia stood and stretched. “I've arranged for Amy to stay in one of the company's guest rooms for the night. It's late, Eugene. You should head home and get some rest."

"I'll drive you back," Eugene offered quickly, a note of concern in his voice.

Sylvia laughed. "No need. Even if Harry comes looking for me, I can handle him. His little tricks don't scare me."

Eugene shrugged with a mock sigh. "That stings a little. Maybe I should go find a coach tomorrow, train until I earn a black belt, and then come pick you up again.”

His playful tone made Sylvia laugh even harder. "Go for it. When you reach black belt, you can be my bodyguard."

"Deal. I'll hold you to that."

then switched off the lights and

story of how she'd first met Harry to Milanda. Judging by Milanda's pinched expression, she

arrival was a


her to get some rest and try not to overthink things. After making sure she was settled, they

to love. I almost lost it listening to her talk

thought I'd hear there

"Not only did I bite my tongue, I even had to look appropriately heartbroken for her sake. Thank God you and the boss came back, Mr. Winters. I was about

hope she learns

at Sylvia. "Some people go through the same heartbreaks over and over, and

look he gave her. Her eyelashes fluttered, and she

all said their goodbyes and headed off in different

turning to

look into Harry's background

other hand, go home and get some sleep, Don't letthis. weigh on you."

mischievous grin from behind Eugene, then

slipped away.


nodded. "Thanks.

"Drive safe."

watched Sylvia

waited as she pulled out, then

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