# Chapter 288: An Awkward Encounter and a Promise of Weekend Meals
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The afternoon sun had barely begun its lazy descent when Jesse pushed open the door to Keith’s office, a glass of warm milk clutched in his hand. He had been asked to bring it in—nothing unusual about that. But what he saw the moment his eyes landed on the scene in front of him made his brain freeze, stutter, and then short-circuit entirely.
There, in the middle of the pristine executive office, Keith—the same icy, unflappable, notoriously restrained CEO everyone whispered about—was tugging at Autumn’s sleeve. Not casually, not gently. There was a deliberate insistence in the gesture, as if he simply could not wait another second to get closer to her.
*What the—seriously? That intense?*
Jesse’s mind raced, his internal monologue screaming. Was Keith really so impatient that he wanted to… *here*? In the office, of all places? The office where contracts were signed, where board meetings were held, where the very air felt too serious for anything resembling passion?
This couldn’t be the same calm, restrained, ice-cold Keith they all knew and feared. Something was completely off. Jesse’s hand remained frozen on the doorknob, a man caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Should he barge in and ruin Keith’s moment? Would he get fired on the spot for such an unforgivable interruption? Or should he quietly retreat, pretend he had seen nothing, and pray to every corporate god that Keith would never find out?
His brain was still debating when Keith’s voice cut through the air, sharp and matter-of-fact. “Put the milk down. You can get back to work.”
The relief that flooded through Jesse was almost physical. He didn’t need to be told twice. Rushing forward, he set the glass down on the table with barely suppressed haste, then all but sprinted out of the room, slamming the door shut behind him as if a pack of ghosts were at his heels. He was gone faster than a rabbit escaping a hunter.
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Inside the office, Autumn felt her own cheeks burn with mortification. She tugged at her sleeve, flustered, trying to piece together what had just happened. Keith, for his part, had only been trying to pull her sleeve back to check the bruise on her shoulder—an injury she’d sustained earlier, nothing more than a bump from a careless moment. She had already applied ointment a few times, and the bruise was fading nicely. But Keith, ever the relentless perfectionist, had refused to let it go until he had personally seen it with his own eyes.
Unfortunately, Jesse had walked in at that exact moment. No doubt he had completely misunderstood the scene. That explained why he had bolted so awkwardly, his face pale and his feet moving faster than a man fleeing a burning building.
The thought made Autumn’s cheeks flush even hotter. She glanced up at Keith, trying to muster some semblance of composure. “Can I go now?”
Keith, as calm as ever, picked up the glass of milk from the table and held it out to her. “Drink this before you leave.”
“Alright.” She took it, tipped it back, and downed the milk in one go. The taste was pleasant—sweet but not cloying, the temperature just right. She hadn’t realized how thirsty she was until that moment.
Keith pulled out his phone, his fingers already dialing as he peeled off an order. “Look into someone for me. I want every piece of information you can find.”
Autumn cast him a curious glance, but she didn’t ask. She simply set the empty glass on the table and stood, smoothing her clothes with deliberate calm. “I’ll get going then. My uncle’s case… I’ll leave it in your hands.”
If she stayed any longer, she felt she might die of embarrassment. The image of Jesse’s wide-eyed, stunned expression kept replaying in her mind. And the question gnawed at her: had Keith let Jesse walk in on such an ambiguous scene by accident—or had he done it on purpose? Either way, it was utterly mortifying.
“Him, and don’t forget—you’ll be bringing me meals every weekend, starting tonight.” Keith’s voice followed her as she reached the door, reminding her of their arrangement. “Alright,” Autumn answered softly, her voice barely above a whisper.
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Leaving the Sinclair building, Autumn hailed a cab and headed straight home. There was no time to waste—she had to rush back and cook; once the food was ready, she still had to deliver it to Keith. All for the sake of her uncle’s case, she was willing to push herself. She had agreed to bring Keith lunch and dinner every weekend, and even sit with him while he ate.
What kind of bizarre rule was that, anyway?
She glanced at the time—already half past four, with just an hour and a half until the end of the workday—and felt a flicker of regret creeping in. But then she thought of her uncle. For him, it was worth it. Weekends were usually free for her anyway, so what was the big deal about delivering a few meals? No big deal at all.
After buying groceries with practiced efficiency, Autumn hurried home and threw herself into cooking without pause. Pots clanged, knives chopped, and the rich aroma of home-cooked food slowly filled the small kitchen. She rushed to get everything done, and just before six, she managed to finish. By the time she placed the food into Keith’s hands, it was already ten past six.
When she arrived at his office, Keith was still buried in paperwork, his brow furrowed in concentration. Autumn quietly laid out the dishes from the thermos onto the coffee table, her movements gentle and deliberate. The fragrance of her cooking drifted through the room, warm and inviting, and only then did Keith seem to realize how hungry he truly was. Finishing the last signature with a decisive stroke, he rose and walked toward the sofa.
Autumn handed him the portion she had packed more generously—the larger bowl, the fuller spoon. “I was in a bit of a rush, so I only made a few dishes. Just make do with these for now.”
Maybe she hadn’t even noticed it herself, but the way she moved, the way she offered him the food—it all felt so natural, without the slightest hint of awkwardness. As if it were the most ordinary thing in the world for her to be there, in his space, taking care of him.
And perhaps, in that quiet moment, it was exactly that.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
What a delightful chapter! I couldn’t help but laugh at poor Jesse’s hilarious misunderstanding—his panicked sprint out of the office was pure comedic gold. But beneath the laughter, there’s something deeply tender brewing between Keith and Autumn. Even their everyday interactions are laced with unspoken warmth and a strange, quiet intimacy. Autumn’s internal embarrassment feels so relatable, while Keith’s subtle protectiveness and his request to investigate someone adds a intriguing layer of mystery. The chapter is short, but every moment matters, moving both the emotional and plot-driven threads forward beautifully.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
With Keith quietly instructing someone to investigate another person, I suspect a new thread of intrigue is about to unfold—possibly connected to Autumn’s uncle’s case or perhaps a hidden threat from Keith’s past. Meanwhile, Autumn’s weekend delivery arrangement is only just beginning, and those meals might become the stage for even more unexpected closeness. I predict the next chapter will explore the results of Keith’s investigation, while also teasing more sweet (and maybe awkward) moments between the two of them—perhaps even a glimpse of Keith’s softer side when he’s away from the public eye.
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