Fisher Corporation.

CEO's Office.

"Mr. Fisher, these documents need your signature." John, the assistant, set a

stack of papers on Joshua's desk.

"Just leave them there," Joshua said, not even glancing up from his phone.

"Yes, Mr. Fisher." John placed the files down and quietly slipped out.

Joshua kept scrolling through his phone, checking his schedule, but then the date

caught his eye.

May 10th already.

Just ten days until May 20th—520. The unofficial day to say "I love you." He

needed to get Allie something special.

They weren't together yet. He was still the one running after her, but occasions

like this were his chance to show he cared. He wasn't going to let it slip by.

He opened his contacts and dialed the son of a luxury brand's CEO, asking if

there were any new limited-edition handbags dropping soon.

On the other end, his friend laughed and teased him in French, "Trying to impress

a girl?"

Joshua replied, his French perfect, "Of course. For my future wife."

Did you two finally get back

Joshua's heart

"Not yet."

with

his friend wouldn't bother with details like upcoming

"Thanks," Joshua said quietly.

to

his friend called back. Sure enough, they were

three colors,

photos.

carefully. The design

matte crocodile leather, each going for a cool

and versatile. Allie would

one of each,"

worry about paying—consider them a

Allie get

not happening. If I'm giving her a gift, it has to

soon as the call ended, Joshua

over.

***

rich

country.

had conditions: she'd have to

face went stiff.

a month ago

wasn't supposed

said at

if she

again. Any

could seriously

appeal would be over, and she'd be stuck.

way out.

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