章 41: Hot Springs Resort (1)

Lucas had given the driver explicit instructions for the day, and they were en route to his meticulously planned date location.

His objective? To banish any lingering impression of a stern boss from Milane's mind. And Lucas was convinced that the most effective way to achieve that was to "generously reward his employees."

This morning, Lucas summoned the finely-honed skills he had acquired during his Ph.D. days as he scoured the vast expanse of the internet in search of the perfect spot for their date. The challenge lay in finding a location that wouldn't arouse Milane's suspicions, as she remained blissfully unaware of his amorous intentions.

Finally, he stumbled upon what he sought – the "Hot Springs Getaway at Starlight Resort."

It was the ideal getaway, intended to treat a hardworking employee like Milane, hidden from the chaos of their everyday routines.

But that's not the only reason.