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 with flavors, topped

sunlight poured in. Curtis had

secretary updating Caleb that the

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

Leanne replied, feeling refreshed after a good

hair. "Let Secretary Flora take

leaving the office, Curtis adjusted his tie while instructing Caleb, "Cancel what you can from the end-of-month schedule and postpone the

someone with a schedule as packed

might as well suggest shutting

motto had recently shifted from work-first to "Can ElitePinnacle

book the Iceland trip well in advance this time. If there's any slip-up," Curtis warned as he approached the meeting room door, giving Caleb a stern

does the Grim Reaper start

accompanied Leanne in the morning, felt honored to be assigned this task. She was the first one at ElitePinnacle to serve the boss'

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