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 his

nearby alarm chimed, set by Leanne to remind

to silence it. “That’s all,

before work, neatly labeled in a pillbox. Caleb hande it over without Curtis sparing it a

you really should take your medicine. Toughing it out might do more

“It’s just the flu. Won’t kill me.”

sentence, the sound

her with

drifting past to Curtis, who, moments ago, had been dismissive of his flu, now snug under a blanket on the couch.

had transformed from debonair to delicately unwell-a change

09:53

it caught Caleb off

more to see here” look.

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

turtleneck sweater that accentuated her gentle grace, had her hair pinned up, leaving

approached and inquired,

when she

fever for three days. If it doesn’t break, we’re

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