Chapter 243
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Leander leaned back in his plush office chair, twirling a pen between his fingers as he pondered over the gifts for Brianna. A stunning handbag and a breathtaking necklace were already in the works, but something deeper tugged at his mind—something that would truly sweep her off her feet.

“Elaine,” he called, breaking the focused silence that enveloped the office. She looked up from her tablet, her brow raised in inquiry.

“Yes, Leander?”

“What do you think about getting Brianna a custom Rolls-Royce?”

Elaine’s eyes widened in surprise, a smile breaking across her face. “A Rolls-Royce? That’s bold. Are you sure? Isn’t that a bit over the top?”

Leander leaned forward, resting his elbows on his desk. “Not if it’s for Brianna. She deserves something extraordinary. I want to give her a gift that shows how much she means to me. Plus, I know how much she appreciates fine craftsmanship.”

Elaine nodded, her excitement palpable. “You have a point. A Rolls-Royce would definitely make a sta
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