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    Observing Kaiden’sck of caution toward Ellie and sensing a hint of impatience regarding the work report, the treasurer hastened to give a brief overview of the situation.


    As he prepared to leave, a sudden recollection struck him. “Mr. Thorpe, employees from other departments mentioned you inquiring about young people’s New Year…”


    Celebrations. My child is too young for reference, but my niece, a college student, typically spends New Year at the cinema with friends.”


    Ellie was left speechless. Kaiden was also without words.


    As soon as the treasurer emerged from the office, he promptly informed his colleagues, “Thedy Mr. Thorpe kissed before is in his office! She’s even holding a sizable bouquet of red roses.”


    They asked Bruce, “Is she the future Mrs. Thorpe?”


    If the first instance had merely been a rumor and the second a coincidence, the many instances they had now observed made it clear that something intimate existed between the two. If she wasn’t Kaiden’s partner, it would be hard to believe otherwise.


    Bruce stayed silent. In this situation, ying dead was the only option. He resisted the urge to tell them that she wasn’t the future Mrs. Thorpe, because she was already married to Kaiden.


    Once the treasurer departed, Ellie looked at Kaiden with curiosity before bursting intoughter.


    “Inquiring about New Year celebrations? Why the sudden interest?” she asked, finding it odd that Kaiden knew about New Year flower customs.


    “He misunderstood,” Kaiden denied.


    The idea that he had asked his subordinates about celebrating the New Year and made special preparations to apany Ellie was absurd.


    “Really?” Holding the bouquet, Ellie approached the desk with a smile. “Yet Zoey was unaware of my visit. How could she arrange the flowers?”


    Wearing a stern expression, Kaiden fixed his gaze on Ellie for a moment before resuming his work.


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    “Ellie, if you interrupt me once more, I won’t be able to finish work for an hour. It’ll hinder our New Year celebrations.”


    Opting not to argue, Ellie recognized the gradual change needed when dealing with this stubborn man.


    Forty minutester, Kaiden concluded his work early once again.


    On the way out, they encountered no one, as other employees remained busy with overtime while Kaiden treated himself to an early holiday.


    “Where are we going?” Ellie asked.


    She assumed the driver’s seat when Kaiden decided against having Bruce drive.


    Kaiden said, “Heart Ind Bar.”


    “What’s our n there?” Ellie asked, her confusion evident as she checked the navigation for Heart Ind.


    “Your surprise awaits there.”


    “What?”


    Wasn’t the venue booked by Erick today? Ellie struggled to imagine what else might be arranged.


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