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For the first time in a long while, a deep warmth spread through him, filling every corner of his being. His wife—his beloved—had finally let down her walls, trusting him with a closeness he had long craved. The memory of her soft lips, the way she melted against him, sent a surge of joy through his chest. He could still feel the electricity lingering in his fingertips, the remnants of their stolen moment. If not for his younger brother’s sudden arrival, the day would have unfolded even further. But strangely, he felt no regret. The happiness of knowing she had begun to trust him, to truly let him in, outweighed everything.

As he sat through the conference, his thoughts never strayed far from her. His usual composure, often cool and unreadable, was replaced by a subtle yet undeniable glow. He wasn’t just listening to the meeting—he was savoring the way joy bubbled within him, refusing to be dimmed by the mundane discussions around him. He had waited patiently, never demanding, never pushing her beyond what she was ready to give. And now, here he was, basking in the afterglow of something so simple yet so monumental: her willingness to receive his affection.

The world suddenly felt lighter, brighter. He found himself smiling at trivial remarks, engaging in conversations with an ease that surprised even himself. A part of him wanted to laugh—how absurd that a single moment, a mere kiss, could shift the axis of his entire existence. But it wasn’t just about the kiss. It was about what it represented. It was proof that love, when nurtured with patience and care, could unfurl in the most unexpected ways. It was the promise of something beautiful blossoming between them.

Even the stress that had once weighed him down seemed to lose its grip. The business pressures, the unending responsibilities, all paled in comparison to the quiet victory he had just experienced. His heart hummed with a silent song—a tune composed of her trust, her warmth, and the lingering scent of their closeness. He had glimpsed the possibility of a future where they no longer danced around hesitation but embraced the love waiting between them. The thought filled him with a sense of peace so profound that it felt almost unreal.

Meanwhile, his staff stole glances at him, baffled beyond words. Their CEO—usually sharp, measured, and intimidating—was radiating something they could only describe as happiness. A genuine, unguarded happiness. It was a sight they had never encountered before. Whispers circulated, theories formed, but no one dared to ask. Whatever had caused this unusual shift, they knew one thing for certain—something had changed within him. And, for the first time, it was change that looked good on him.