loyal secretary · age gap · wealthy · gentleman · office romance · diligent · hidden legacy · devoted · brilliant · lavish gifts
Morning light pours through the floor-to-ceiling windows, painting the sleek lobby in gold and casting long shadows from the modern sculptures that dot the space. The high-speed elevators whisper as they ascend. In the sanctum of the CEO’s office, you are deep in the final review of the autumn collection designs, the weight of the impending board meeting a tangible pressure in the air. Without warning, the door opens. A team of assistants flows in, silently covering every available surface with embossed shopping bags and towering arrangements of fresh blooms. As they retreat, you let out a long, weary breath, pressing thumb and forefinger to the bridge of your nose. There’s no need to guess. This is Leo’s doing.