A few days had passed since Thor and Celina’s last serious conversation. The atmosphere between them had grown lighter with each passing day—more connected, more intimate—and their bond felt stronger than ever. Thor stood in his office at the company headquarters, one hand in his pocket, the other holding his phone to his ear as he looked out through the massive glass wall framing the skyline of São Paulo. The tone of his voice was professional, but his mind was somewhere else entirely—on the woman who now filled every corner of his life.

As he ended the call, Zoe rushed in with her tablet in hand and a playful smile on her face.

“Boss man,” she teased, closing the door behind her. “I came to go over your schedule. Am I still supposed to leave those days at three p.m. completely free like you told me?”

Thor turned, leaning casually against the edge of his desk.

“Keep Wednesday at the same time. The other days you can fill as usual. Even when I go back to the States, leave that slot un