Chapter 867

Fresh from a shower, hair still dripping and a towel slung low on his hips, Bonian walked into the study and found Jayde deep in case files.

She didn’t even look up. “Go to bed. I’m reviewing for the next round.”

“You’ve read those enough times,” he said, leaning closer.

“Not enough,” she murmured. “They’ve got years of experience on me. I have to catch up.”

“You’ve got days before the next round. Slow down,” he said gently, taking her hand.

She pulled away, still focused. “A few days isn’t enough.”