Chapter 174

Madison

The elevator doors slid open, and I stepped onto the executive floor. The office was quieter than usual, probably because I’d arrived earlier than normal. After yesterday’s chaos, I wanted to get a head start on the day.

I set my purse down at my desk and glanced toward Alexander’s office. I could see him already at his desk, focused on his computer screen. Of course, he’d beaten me here. The man probably never slept.

I smoothed down my pencil skirt, took a deep breath, and walked to his door, knocking lightly before entering.

“Good morning, Mr. Knight,” I said, trying to sound professional despite the memories of our kiss in his car last night.

Alexander looked up, his eyes immediately traveling from my face down to my heels and back up again in a quick assessment that somehow made me feel both appreciated and undressed at the same time.

“Madison,” he replied, his voice low and rich. “Sleep well?”

“Yes, thank you.” I walked f