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.

said, “That's all I wanted to see you smile. Mission accomplished. I won't push my luck. Get back to work. I'll head out.

Sylvia nodded. "Alright."

bag he'd left on her desk.


thanked him

warm, easy smile,

the door swing shut behind him. Her

moment before she finally turned back to her

*

That night

him to meet her at Blue

been able to reach Vivian for days. He'd started to think she'd dumped him,

stewing-half angry, half plottinet

to get back at

finally came, Harry was beside himself with

rushed straight over.

arms. His mood


Vivian's company was having none of it. He stood up, confronted

police. They arrived quickly, and wasted no

to Harry's sleeve, whispering urgently, "Don't say you know me!" Harry, ever the loyal type, muttered back, “Relax.

small knife. He froze, reaching for it, but the officer was faster and snatched

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