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 with crunchy croutons, offering a delightful blend of

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

the secretary updating Caleb

got a meeting to attend. Take your time eating. Wait here for

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

her hair. "Let Secretary Flora take

adjusted his tie while instructing Caleb, "Cancel what you can from the end-of-month schedule and postpone the rest. I need

for someone with a schedule as packed

might as well suggest shutting down ElitePinnacle for

shifted from work-first to "Can ElitePinnacle

as

when does the Grim Reaper start saving

morning, felt honored to be assigned this task.

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