And immediately
his expression darkened.
Because my body was burning hot.
“Elena,” he said quietly.
“Mhm.”
“You have a fever.”
“I know.”
“Why are you at work?”
“I’m committed to capitalism.”
Daniel snorted loudly.
Meanwhile Adrian looked one second away from carrying me out immediately.
I sniffled weakly against him.
“My head hurts.”
That did it.
Adrian stood immediately before looking toward Daniel.
“Handle schedules today.”
Daniel straightened instantly.
“Got it.”
“Postpone every nonessential meeting.”
“Okay.”
“Forward any important emails directly to me.”
Daniel nodded again.
“And reschedule the investor conference for tomorrow.”
“No problem.”
Then Adrian looked back toward me again.
His expression softened immediately.
“I’m taking her home.”
Honestly?
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