After the Fall A Leap into a Stranger's Arms novel Chapter 157

Back in her office, Catherine finally let herself smile. She grabbed her phone and called Lawrence, barely able to contain her excitement.

He picked up after just two rings, his voice warm and familiar. “Catherine!”

“Lawrence, I talked to Magee. Guess what he said?” Even over the phone, she sounded like she might burst with happiness.

“What did he say?”

A grin spread across her face. “He said yes. And not just yes. He’s giving it to me as a bonus. A whole billion, as a company bonus!”

She could hardly sit still. “And he promised the money will be in my account by tomorrow afternoon. A billion-dollar bonus. Can you believe that?”

Lawrence’s voice was steady and soft, the kind of tone that always made her feel safe. “You earned it.”

“I’m just so happy,” she said, unable to hide her joy.

He laughed quietly. “My wife is incredible.”

A rush of warmth filled her chest. She laughed too, teasing him right back. “And my husband isn’t too bad himself.”

“Nexus Dynamics knows talent when they see it. They’re smart to reward you. Take the money, don’t overthink it.”

She nodded, still smiling. “This means I can finally buy back my grandma’s heirloom at the auction.”

Thinking of that, she said, a little smug, “Oh, and Magee said I’ll get to meet the CEO one day. I wonder what the boss of Nexus Dynamics is like. Do you think he’s super serious?”

In his own office at The Blair Group, Lawrence paused with his pen hovering over a contract. He smiled. “What do you imagine he’s like?”

Catherine didn’t hesitate. “Definitely some grumpy old guy.”

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