Chapter 45

Leanne dnever set foot in Curs company

When EitePinnacle was just a fledgling firm their relationship had hit an alitime low

But as ElitePinnacle rose to prominence on Bullion Boulevard growing at an unrivaled pace to join the ranks of the world’s top investment banks Leanne remained a stranger to the land of Emberland throughout more than two years Curtis spent here

She didn’t know where he lived there, nor had she ever been invited

She wasn’t about to be brave enough to barge in where she wasn’t welcome

Just like when Curtis had decided to move to Emberland his recent decision to return stateside to further his career hadrit included a conversation with Leanne

Whether it was business or personal affairs, he never felt the need to include her

Towering skyscrapers pierced the clouds. As Leanne stepped out of her car, she shrugged off her white lab coat.”

She had rushed out in such a hurry that she had forgotten to change out of her coat Walking into a corporate office looking like she was about to perform a medical examination would raise a few eyebrows.

She might as well be chasing down a runaway patient from a psychiatric ward.

Upon entering the building, the receptionist held her up.

see Curtis, Leanne said.

name. After confirming she didn’t know Leanine, the receptionist asked by the book, ‘Do you have

led Leanne here, without any prior plan

appointment.

The notion of needing an appointment

Just

receptionist nodded to

about to walk right past when he caught sight of on at the reception and came to an abrupt halt, his eyes widening in surprise

refrained from calling her Mrs. Richardson in public, a consideration Leanne

“Is Curtis in?”

day before yesterday. He still has some matters to attend to there.” replied Caleb.

Leanne nodded.

and she was always the last to

“If it’s urgent, you could try giving him a call. It’s ten at night over in Emberland. Mr. Richardson probably hasn’t retired for the evening

You go on with your day.”

as Curtis’ right-hand man, deduced that Leanne must be someone of significance,

off Leanne, a mix of curiosity and panic in her gaze, fearful she had inadvertently offended someone important and would pay for it

remorse, she offered a comforting word, “Don’t worry. You’re about to bite through

as gentle as her expression.

Leanne had already turned

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