The next second, Zoey's message arrived with the location attached.

Stanley pocketed his phone, his expression unruffled. "Jas, there’s an issue with one of our overseas projects—serious enough that I need to head to the office now."

"Then don’t waste any time," Jasmine said with a smile, ever the considerate partner. "Drive safe."

"Mm." He bent down to press a kiss to her brow, the gesture tinged with an almost practiced tenderness. "I’ll ...