Lying on the rough frame of Curtis, Leanne knew it wasn't as comfy as a plush mattress, but she slept soundly for nearly three hours.

Waking up, she instinctively stretched, feeling the grip around her waist tightened. "Awake?" Curtis asked, securing her in his embrace while his other hand held a tablet, browsing some venture capital projects.

Glancing at the clock, Leanne realized she had slept longer than expected while Curtis had held her the whole time.

"Aren't your arms sore? Why didn't you wake me up?"

"If I can't even hold you for a little while, how can I call myself your husband?" he chuckled, setting aside the tablet to pinch her reddened cheek softly. "Hungry? How about we get up and grab something to eat?"

Nodding, Leanne slipped off his lap, put on her shoes, and freshened up in the bathroom.

When she returned, Caleb had brought in their ordered lunch.

and a seafood risotto, aromatic and rich

the afternoon sunlight poured in. Curtis had spent the morning with her, delaying a few

honey-glazed carrots when she overheard the secretary updating Caleb that the project

his fork leisurely, Curtis said, "I've got a meeting to attend. Take your time eating. Wait here

replied, feeling refreshed after a good sleep. "I was thinking of visiting Violet

"Let Secretary Flora take

Curtis adjusted his tie while instructing Caleb, "Cancel what you can from the end-of-month

nearly impossible for someone with a schedule as packed as

suggest shutting down

work-first to "Can ElitePinnacle

any slip-up," Curtis warned as he approached the

when does the Grim Reaper

this task. She was the first one at ElitePinnacle

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