Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Ceo's Unexpected Choice : Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 86

Zara had barely finished breakfast when her phone rang.She glanced at the screen and smiled."Good morning, Mr Knight.""Good morning. Are you awake?""No, Adrian. I'm answering you in my sleep."He chuckled."Very funny.""What do you want?""To know whether you've packed."Zara frowned."Packed what?""Our trip."She sat up straighter."Wait. We're travelling today?""I told you we'd go after your assessment.""I thought you meant we'd plan it.""We did. I booked everything."Zara stared at her phone."Adrian!""What?""You can't just book a trip without telling me the departure date.""I sent you the itinerary yesterday."She reached for her phone and opened their conversation.There it was.A message from the previous evening with the flight details, hotel reservation and departure time.She had seen it while studying and completely forgotten to respond."Oh.""Exactly."She laughed."Okay, fine. What time are we leaving?""Eleven."She looked at the clock."Adrian, it's already

Lagos welcomed them back with its familiar noise.By Monday morning, the quiet of the resort had already begun to feel like a distant memory. Zara stood in front of her wardrobe, trying to decide what to wear for the day. Her university schedule was manageable, her assessment results were encouraging, and she had finally returned to a routine that didn't feel like a constant race against time.Her phone buzzed.Adrian: Are you awake?Zara: No. I'm replying in my sleep.Adrian: Impressive. You should teach Daniel that skill.She laughed.Zara: Tell Daniel I said good morning.Adrian: He's already regretting coming to work.Zara: Then perhaps you should be nicer to your employees, Mr Knight.Adrian: I am exceptionally nice.Zara: Your employees might disagree.Adrian: My girlfriend has become very bold.Zara smiled at the screen before putting her phone down.It was strange how naturally Adrian had become part of her everyday life. Not every moment was dramatic or filled with grand gest

The morning began with coffee.Not the expensive kind Adrian usually ordered from the café downstairs at Knight Technologies. Just ordinary coffee, prepared in his kitchen while he read through the day's schedule.His phone rang.“Good morning,” he answered.“Good morning, Mr Knight.”He recognised the voice immediately.“Why are you calling me so formally?”“Because I have an important announcement.”Adrian put down his cup. “I'm listening.”“I have survived my first week as a project coordinator.”“Congratulations. Should I arrange a company-wide celebration?”“Don't be ridiculous.”“I was being supportive.”Zara laughed.She had started the student-support programme earlier that week, and although the work was demanding, she was enjoying it. Her university schedule remained her priority, but she was slowly finding a rhythm that allowed her to pursue other interests without feeling overwhelmed.“I have another announcement,” she added.“Should I sit down?”“You should. I want to tak