Chapter 290

Caleb made his daily pilgrimage to Golden Grove Manors, lugging a hefty stack of documents for Curtis to review before carting them back to the office.

He had quickly adapted to the president’s new choice of workplace, now navigating the route like the back of his hand.

Twice a day, morning and evening, he’d show up at Golden Grove Manors, practically one step away from moving in.

Meetings had shifted to virtual sessions, the top brass of ElitePinnacle, always

impeccably dressed, would sit in their spotless conference room, staring at the screen showcasing their boss’ distinguished features.

Their never-say-die, workaholic president had been working from home for three days

now.

Lounging lazily on an off-white couch, with a vibrant, spring-themed painting hanging behind him, it was clear this wasn’t his usual style.

But even in relaxation, his work ethic hadn’t dipped a bit.

Flipping through a corporate due diligence report, he frowned, “Do you all work without a brain at work when I’m not there? If I see another report like this, don’t bother bringing it to me; just hand it directly to the janitor for recycling. Might fetch a penny or two.”

red-faced manager stammered a promise to reprimand

nearby alarm chimed, set by Leanne to remind him to take his medication.

silence it.

it over without Curtis sparing it a glance, tersely instructing, “Second

you really should take your medicine. Toughing it out might do more harm than good to

concern, “It’s just the flu. Won’t kill

he finished his sentence, the sound of unlocking

with a nod. “Ma’am.”

snug under a blanket on the

transformed from debonair to delicately unwell-a change

09:53

caught Caleb off guard.

shot him a “nothing more to see here” look.

took the hint, “I’ll be off then,” exiting with the report deemed

to reveal a cozy turtleneck sweater that accentuated her gentle grace, had her hair pinned

approached and inquired, “Feeling

when she

a high fever for three days. If it

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