At work, Zion knocked on my desk and handed me a document.


    "This is a draft proposal for our n. Here''s my ount and password. You can use it to add your girlfriend''s ount and discuss with her about the n."


    I opened the file and studied it. It was just a spontaneous idea that I mentioned to Zion during a conversation. I hadn''t expected him to take it so seriously. For a moment, I saw him in a different light.


    Seeing my expression, he raised an eyebrow.


    "Did you sort out the trip?"


    I nodded. "I signed her up for a tour. She will probably leave in the next few days."


    Selena loved to travel. I had nned countless trips for her in the past, but due to work, I had never gone with her.


    The thought of this made me feel guilty toward her again.


    If I had spent more time with her back then, maybe she would not have fallen for Zion.


    Maybe she turned to him forfort and attention she wasn''t getting from me.


    Noticing that I was zoning out, Zion knocked on my desk again, snapping me back to reality.


    "Hudson, why are you always distractedtely? And you''d better manage your girlfriend properly. If something goes wrong, don''t me me for being ruthless."


    Ah, it was that same tiresome threat again.


    I used the ount Zion gave and added Sylvia. I sent her a lengthy message outlining the travel n, like no leaving midway unless under special circumstances and taking care of her own safety, among other things.


    It was a long list.


    She didn''t reply for a while, but eventually, a message came through.


    "I''ve read all the conditions, but I have a question. Are you really that busytely?"


    I paused for a moment before replying, "Thepany is expanding into new markets, so there''s a lot to do. Being busy is normal."


    "I have other things to attend to. Have a great trip, and feel free to contact me if you need anything," I added.


    Reading my conversation with Sylvia made me feel a mix of emotions.


    The departure date I had arranged with the tour group was tomorrow.


    Tomorrow, Sylvia would be leaving Adenville.


    When I got home, I informed Selena that I would be taking leave the next day. She looked puzzled.


    "Hudson, why are you always taking leave? You''ve only been at thepany for a few days, and you''re already taking so many leaves. It will create a bad impression and put me in an awkward position."


    I thought she would easily agree, as that was how she had promised me before I agreed toe back to thepany.


    I could do whatever I wished, as long as I kept herpany at work.


    It turned out, those were just empty promises.


    "I agree it''s not right, but I have things to handle. It won''t happen again," I exined to Selena helplessly.