Leap OF Fate novel Chapter 45

Unable to work for a week, her action items for implementing their expense software for Rain International piled up. Unlike in the past where she would just drop by when they have a meeting, because of her piled up work, she had asked Justin to give her a desk in the Finance department so she could work closely with Arthur and his staff.

The idea of having her close thrilled Justin. He agreed to her request immediately. Her desk was strategically in between Leo and Rich.

The two were chatting while drinking coffee when she came in. She gave them a curt nod and a smile before sliding into her chair. Going through her email as soon as she settled it had been her routine. She had just opened her first email and had barely read the first sentence when she heard the two men on her either side chuckled.

Her brows furrowed when she saw that both were looking at her.

“Come on, Serene, loosen up. Even Arthur does not dig into work soon as his butt touches the chair, ” Leo said in between chuckles.

“Right. Do you want me to get you coffee from the pantry?” Rich chimed in.

Serene rolled her eyes at them. “In case you, uncles have forgotten, I’m a week behind, so I have a huge pile of work waiting for me, ” she said smiling then shifted her attention to her emails.

After a while the two began to busy themselves with work and attending meetings while she continued to dig her way through her 1000 emails.

A message notification showed on her screen halting her momentum. She clicked the notification box to read the message from Justin.

Let’s have lunch. Shall I get you, or are you OK coming up here?

Lunch? Is lunchtime already? Her eyes darted at the time on her taskbar. Indeed it’s just five minutes before twelve.

I’ll come up.

After sending her response, she tidied up herself and then grabbed her cup. She quickly told Leo that she’d take her lunch to which he had simply nodded.

Thankfully, she did not have to wait long for the elevator to arrive. Luck must be on her side because it was empty. She punched Justin’s floor and quietly looked at the digital display change as it ascended one floor at a time.

Justin’s secretary spotted her. She immediately ushered her in without Serene needing to say anything. She blushed at the thought that Justin must have given her instructions.

She gave two gentle knocks before she heard him say, “Come in”.

Sensing the opening of the door, Justin lifted his head from the stack of paper in front of him. His brows unfurrowed and a smile etched his lips from the sight of her. He moved out of his chair and walked towards her wrapping his hand on her waist.

He gave her a long passionate kiss. Knowing that she’s working in the same building as him, he’d been controlling himself from inventing a reason to have her come up to his office. He wanted to hold her all day.

From the few times he’d witness Serene work, he knew that it would blow her top if she found out his thoughts.

“I heated up the food,” he said after reluctantly releasing her. He guided her on the couch. On the table in front of it were their thermal lunch bags.