All Chapters of THE BILLIONAIRE'S FAVORITE OBSESSION: Chapter 21

Lucien's POV I had expected her to be late. Not because Alice recommended someone unreliable, but because first days were usually chaotic. People got lost, missed elevators, forgot documents, or simply froze under pressure. It happened more often than most would admit. So when I glanced at the time on my wristwatch and realized it was still twenty minutes before eight, I continued signing the contract in front of me without giving it another thought. Three acquisitions, Two board meetings, One conference call with Singapore. That was today's schedule. My pen moved across the paper while Khairro stood a few feet away, reading my itinerary from his tablet. "You have the shareholders' briefing at nine, sir." "I know." "The legal department wants your signature before lunch." "Leave it on my desk." "And the construction division—" Three firm knocks interrupted him. Khairro stopped talking. "So she's here," he muttered with a grin I didn't miss. I looked up from the document.