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The staff beamed, thrilled that their formidable boss had caved to their request so easily. If they had known he was this approachable, they would have asked for extra perks ages ago."Alright, show's over, back to your desks before I change his mind," Daniel shooed the group away once Adrián dismissed them.The minor distraction concluded quickly, and Adrián headed straight home after wrapping up his duties.As his car turned into his residential street, he caught sight of the warm lights glowing from his balcony windows even before entering the underground parking. A familiar warmth stirred in his chest, instantly reminding him of the office staff teasing him about wedding candy.Back at the house, Elena had spent her afternoon finishing up the unpacking she'd abandoned that morning, eager to get her things squared away.When Adrián pushed the front door open, the living room lights were blazing, but the space was empty. Fear

Through that narrow crack, Daniel watched with quiet amusement as Adrián picked up the brown paper bag, pulled out the sandwich, unwrapped the packaging, and began eating with slow, deliberate bites.A mention of Miss Elena works every single time. Daniel chuckled to himself as he walked back to his desk.Unaware of the drama playing out at corporate headquarters, Elena remained deeply worried that Adrián would starve through his grueling workday.Deciding to cut her lab hours short, she packed up her research notes and headed out early.Remembering that the refrigerator back at the house was practically barren, she made a detour to a supermarket to stock up on fresh produce, everyday essentials, and a few easy meal options.As she stepped out of the grocery store laden with bags, her eyes caught a familiar sign across the plaza—a high-end home goods and pottery boutique she had adored for years.Back when s

"Don't worry, Mom, I'm right at home. You and Dad should eat too," Elena chimed in appreciatively, letting him know she was entirely comfortable."Of course, let's all eat," Victoria smiled.The remainder of the meal passed in high spirits, filled with lively conversation.Naturally, once Adrián and Alejandro started talking business and catching up on corporate matters, the conversation flowed endlessly.As the dining table was cleared away, Alejandro motioned for Adrián to follow him up to the private study to continue their discussion.Observing the shift, Victoria immediately looped her arm through Elena's. "Don't bother waiting around for him tonight, dear. Stay over—the guest suites are always kept spotless."Caught off guard by the sudden invitation, Elena froze, torn between whether to accept or politely decline. Though they were legally married and cohabiting, they still slept in entirely separate quarters, and t

Of course, Elena had no idea that her scent had been the subject of his quiet bewilderment for so long. Right now, her own nerves were threatening to overwhelm her.Adrián's clean, masculine scent kept drifting across the space between them, and the gentle warmth of his breathing brushed against the wisps of her hair, radiating an intimate heat.Gradually, the quiet exhaustion of the late hour caught up with them. Breathing in each other's familiar scents, the pair finally drifted off to sleep.When morning arrived, their usual alarms failed to rouse them.Sharing a single blanket throughout the night had apparently led to some unconscious shifting; by the time the morning sunlight filtered through the windows, Elena found herself curled securely within Adrián's embrace, one of his arms wrapped firmly around her waist.Both were sleeping so deeply that they only stirred when a sharp rap sounded at the bedroom door, accompanied by Vict

That, of course, was a complete fabrication—the corporate office was currently buried under a mountain of active files, and Daniel was likely working overtime as they spoke."Have you eaten? I saved a portion for you," she offered warmly, completely oblivious to his minor deception."Thank you," he murmured, washing his hands before sitting down at the dining table. As he picked up his utensils, his mind raced, trying to formulate a plausible excuse to present the wedding favor boxes he had brought home.By the time he finished eating and cleared away the dishes, however, he still hadn't come up with a smooth explanation.Wiping down the kitchen counter, he walked out to the living room and found Elena curled up on the sofa, examining a small, elegant package resting in her lap. As he stepped closer, his heart skipped a beat—she was holding one of the wedding favor boxes he had smuggled home from the office.Panic flared instantly in hi