Leah’s mind went blank.
The moment he kissed her, his lips pressed against hers, sending a sudden, electrifying shiver through her entire body. Her eyes widened, and the world around her seemed to mute itself, leaving only the loud, pounding sound in her ears. After a few seconds, she realized it was the sound of her own heartbeat.
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Meanwhile, Eric had just finished handling the situation with Abigail and returned to the presidential suite. As he stepped out of the elevator, he immediately spotted Orson standing outside the suite door, casually holding his rice bowl and eating the last of his unagi. Eric approached, puzzled. “Deputy Vice President, why are you out here?”
Orson took a bite, chewing thoughtfully. “The atmosphere inside was... a little strange.”
Eric’s eyes widened in
