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    She halted at the doorway, spinning on her heel, her face still flushed. “What are you doing?”


    He swept her into his arms, grinning. “Just giving my love a hand with her bath.”


    Her legs kicked in protest. “I can handle it myself!”


    He nudged the bathroom door shut with his elbow, eyes gleaming. “Too bad. I’m alreadymitted.”


    Ignoring her half-hearted struggle, he carried her inside,ughter echoing as the morning took a decidedly intimate turn.


    Later, dressed and ready, Elyse joined the group near the hotel entrance. Chloe drifted over, her voice teasing. “Okay, spill. Your skin’s glowing like you just walked out of a spa. Don’t tell me you went without me.”


    Elyse’s blush deepened. ncing at Jayden, who was engrossed in his phone, she muttered, “No spa treatments.”


    Chloe frowned. “Then did you switch up your skincare? I use the same stuff as you, and I’m not getting these results!”


    She pulled apact mirror from her pocket, scrutinizing her reflection as if it had betrayed her.


    Elyse fumbled for an answer, but Jayden slid his phone into his pocket and wrapped an arm around her waist, his hand resting casually on her lower abdomen.


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    “It’s the glow of love,” he said with a smirk. “When are you going to get yourself a boyfriend, Chloe? If you do, I’ll sponsor a month-long trip overseas for you and your lucky guy. My gift to true love.”


    Chloe bit back a retort, though her arsenal ofebacks was locked and loaded. Jayden’s generous offer made her pause.


    Her expression shifted into a syrupy-sweet smile. “Absolutely! I’ll be on the lookout for love—you can bet on it!”


    Jayden nodded, a yful glint in his eye. “If you can’t find anyone suitable,e see me. I know plenty of eligible bachelors.”


    Chloe tilted her head, considering the offer. Jayden wasn’t just anybody—his circle of friends had to be sessful. With him willing to y matchmaker, turning him down would be downright foolish.


    “Actually, that sounds amazing!” she said, her grin widening. “I’ve been single forever, and dating has been a disaster. I’d really appreciate the help.”


    Jayden nodded. “Good. I’ll start scouting once we’re back.”


    “You’re the best boss ever!” Chloe beamed. “I’d follow you anywhere!”


    Elyse, watching the exchange, rolled her eyes. Talk about a masterss in ttery, she thought.


    But she saw through Jayden’s offer immediately. It was a clever ploy to get Chloe an entire month of leave.


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