Chapter 280

He wasn’t in a rush, but Curtis was practically on pins and needles.

With a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth, Curtis smoothly rose from his seat, gently coaxing everyone towards the exit.

Once outside, he signaled for Caleb to open the car door for their client, casually patting the man’s shoulder as he said, “You’re about to miss your flight.”

The client’s assistant, clearly not as observant, chuckled, “We’ve still got three hours before takeoff.”

Curtis, with his ever-persuasive demeanor, insisted, “Stonebridge Airport’s as big as a small city. You better head out now. Have a safe trip.”

And just like that, the client was ushered away, bewildered.

Turning back, Curtis mused, “Is there a grocery store nearby? Need to pick up some ingredients for chicken soup.”

Caleb, a bit awkwardly, showed him the message on his phone.

Curtis glanced at it briefly.

His initial concern was simply her being sick and alone, feeling miserable and helpless. After spending a day with her, he found himself wanting more days, then forever, wishing he could just stay and hold her close every day

It’s funny how quickly we want more the moment we get a taste.

Lifting his gaze from the cold text, Curtis swept a brooding look over Caleb.

Caleb, feeling the intensity, stammered, “Is something wrong, Mr. Richardson?”

annoyance or jealousy? Perhaps a bit of

she blocked

a

wasn’t the one who had gotten her riled up. That was all Curtis.

Leanne managed to muster the energy to make some oatmeal, thinking she could handle

her on video chat just as she sat

any better?”

bit,” Leanne

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Chapter 280

stood up. Absolutely infuriating.” Joy ranted, “Anyway, Austin’s not in the office today, so I might as well not go back. What do you feel like for dinner? I’ll pick

joined the video call, looking utterly drained, “Girls, I got hit too.”

rough, babe,” Joy

offered, “Wanna join the

was incredulous, “Are

a cure-all she found online,” Selina said. “Leanne, should I have our driver drop some

at the cup beside her, “No need, I’ve

yourself?” Selina was impressed, “Cooking while you have a fever? You’re too

loss for words. Should she mention Curtis? Would they

echoed, “Well, I’ll give it

her recently changed password failed to keep Curtis out-he walked in as if it

repeat of the

delirious? Was the afternoon a dream, or was

in here?” she asked, bewildered.

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