Chapter 180


    The penthouse suite of the Lockwood Group headquarters was buzzing with the usual business frenzy,


    but today, an air of concern hung heavy. It was almost noon, and the CEO had yet to show up at the


    office. Everyone was on edge, wondering if Ms. Nightshade had managed to coax him into taking


    better care of his health.


    Cedric, the executive assistant, checked his watch for what felt like the hundredth time that moming.


    Just as he was about to call Xanthea to check in, a chime signaled the arrival of the elevator


    He turned, and his eyes lit up with excitement when he saw the figure stepping out. The CEO, Orion,


    looked revitalized, his presence was asmanding as ever. “Sit you made it! Feeling any better?”


    “Mhm.”


    It had been ages since Cedric had seen Orion look so vibrant and energetic. Ms. Nightshade truly was


    a miracle worker!


    co, about today’s flight to Veridian?”


    “Postponed.”


    Relief washed over Cedric as he mentally cheered, ‘Ms. Nightshade for the win!”


    “Just to be safe, sir maybe you should check your temperature?”


    He handed over the thermometer with delicate care, a tool Orion typically ignored. Today, however, he


    took it without hesitation


    Ten minutester, Cedric nced at the thermometer, which read a perfect 98.6°F. He nearly shouted


    with joy. “The fever’s gone!”


    After days of high fever, it had miraculously broken overnight Cedric had always known that Orion, with


    his robust constitution, shouldn’t have been ill for so long without a physical cause. Clearly, it was all in


    his head!


    “Sir, you’re all better!”


    touch of sadness.


    Proudly, he presented the thermometer to Orion, who stared at the numbers; his eyes were


    clouding over with a b


    Was he upset because he thought Ms. Nightshade wouldn’te around now that he was no longer


    sick?


    Cedric followed Orion’s gaze towards the private bathroom, looking puzzled. After a moment of silence,


    he realized what might be going through his boss’s mind. Orion couldn’t possibly be thinking about


    taking a cold shower to bring the fever back, could he?


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    “That’s not necessary, sir. If you want people to think you’re still sick, we could just adjust the


    thermometer reading. There are ways to do that without actually having to be ill,”


    Orion looked at him, and Cedric quickly pulled up something on his phone and handed it over


    Celestial Jewels Emporium


    “Wee!‘


    As soon as Xanthea entered, she was surrounded by eager salespeople. The senior manager quickly


    came over and dismissed the crowd, so he could assist her personally,


    “What can I help you with today, miss?”


    Im looking for some men’s essories”


    “Perfect timing. Our Celestial Jewels Emporium just received a new collection of high–end men’s


    essories designed by renowned jewelers; every piece was unique and finely crafted, I’m sure you’ll


    find something to your liking.”


    The manager gestured, and an array of men’s luxury essories was disyed before Xanthea–


    nes, rings, earrings, brooches, tie clips, cufflinks.


    Nes and earnings were too mboyant for Orion’s reserved elegance.


    Rings carried a special meaning–definitely a pass.


    While the broaches were quite unique, they could only be paired with specific outfits; it was impractical


    for someone like Orion, who never wore the same outfit twice