Love Unspoken

In the midst of his actions, Alexander halted, his gaze shifting upwards to meet Ruby's. She stood there, the picture of composure, her lips curved into a professional smile as though she were merely navigating through routine business affairs. "What's your opinion on this?" Alexander challenged her.

Ruby blinked, her response measured and calm. "Alexander, I was merely bringing potential issues to your attention. The final decision, of course, lies in your hands."

"Then you'll follow my instructions."

"Very well." Ruby gave a slight nod of acknowledgement. "I'll proceed with granting her an additional month's leave."

"You're dismissed."

Ruby turned on her heel to leave the room, but not before casting a final glance back at Alexander. His eyes were lowered, his attention once again absorbed by the document in his hands. Silently, she closed the door behind her. Not long after Ruby's departure, Kyle entered the room to update Alexander on the situation with Leon.

"Leon's embezzlement has been confirmed. He's returned a portion of the money and has been sentenced to seven years," he reported.

"Anything else?"

Kyle hesitated before adding, "There are rumors circulating around the office that Quinn was my recruit, and I..."

Kyle's intention was to give Alexander a heads-up, hoping to avoid any scandalous rumors that could potentially lead him down the same path as Leon.

understand. You're dismissed," Alexander said, not even bothering to look up at

and made

he ran into Ruby, and they exchanged a

to process an additional month of leave for

Kyle replied,

her lips. "You're welcome. Does this mean you owe me a

anything I can assist you

won't hesitate

for the complete experience all for

her answer and felt no need to inquire further. After a few more polite exchanges, they parted ways, each returning to their respective

recovering, visited by her doctor every three days for check-ups, spending most of her time in a state of semi-consciousness. The doctor finished his examination and gave a

you're still weak, so you must avoid catching another cold." "Given your current condition, the consequences could be

at the doctor, nodding before presenting him

two large words, "Thank

face-not in mockery, but in endearment. He found something quite charming about the

strewn with several notes, phrases like "thank you," "you're welcome," and "sorry for the