Chapter 2544

Eugene followed Sylvia into her office, carrying the special treat he'd picked up just for her. With an easy smile, he said, "Take a break-have something to eat first."

Sylvia sat at her desk, her voice calm as ever. "You've already gone to so much trouble with Amy's situation. Don't go spending extra on me."

Settling into the chair across from her, Eugene replied in his gentle, unhurried way, "Honestly? There's nothing more rewarding in the world than making someone happy. Sure, I spent a little money, but in return, I get the satisfaction of brightening someone's day. That's not an expense-it's a pleasure."

Sylvia looked up and gave a quiet laugh. "You're so generous. Maybe you should just hand out cash on the street-think how happy strangers would be."

"That's different," Eugene said, shaking his head. "Random people would forget me the moment I turned the corner. But your team-they'll remember this. They're happy now, and later, they'll remember it was you who made their day. That's the point."

“So," Sylvia said, meeting his eyes, "even the generous ones have their motives."

She studied him for a moment, then added, "You know, I'm realizing I actually don't know you that well."

Eugene leaned forward, a playful glint in his eyes. "Want a chance to get to know me better?"

"No thanks," Sylvia replied, brisk and decisive, dropping her gaze back to the paperwork on her desk.

Eugene put on a comically wounded expression. "Not even a polite lie to spare my feelings?"

Despite herself, Sylvia chuckled, her head still down.

accomplished. I won't push my luck. Get back to work. I'll head out. If I

Sylvia nodded. "Alright."

he'd left


thanked him once

a warm, easy smile, Eugene

door swing shut behind him. Her gaze

a long moment before she finally turned back

*

That night

him to meet her at

for days. He'd started to think she'd

stewing-half angry, half plottinet

to get back at

call finally came, Harry

rushed straight over.

when he entered the private lounge, he found Vivian nestled comfortably in another man's arms. His mood tanked. Without thinking, he grabbed van and tried to


Vivian's company was having none of it.

knew who-called the police. They arrived quickly, and wasted no time

urgently, "Don't say you know me!" Harry, ever

pocket-a small knife. He froze, reaching for

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