SHOPPING

"Boss, three days have passed," Gus said as he stepped into Alanis's office. His tone was neutral, but his eyes betrayed curiosity.

Alanis's jaw tightened. Even after three days, the image of Harlow with that man haunted him, fueling a fury he couldn't suppress. She was playing a dangerous game, one she couldn't possibly win.

"She'll be back within seven days," Alanis said confidently, leaning back in his chair. He could see it in her eyes, the way she tried to hide her feelings behind that icy façade. No matter how much she swore she wasn't the same Harlow, she still loved him. This was just her way of provoking him, testing his patience.

Gus chuckled. He fears his boss will never hold unto any woman, until he learns how to treat a woman properly.