Chapter 31

As I sat at my cluttered desk, surrounded by stacks of papers and a seemingly never-ending to-do list, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. The day had been filled with back-to-back meetings, and now it was already late. I glanced at the clock and realized I was running behind schedule for the dinner I had planned with Zane, my boyfriend.

It felt so good to say that.

Just as panic started to settle in, my dedicated personal assistant, appeared at my side, sensing my distress. She wore a warm smile on her face, always ready to lend a helping hand. "Thank you so much for helping me out," I expressed my gratitude to her, grateful for her support. "I'm already late for dinner."

Her eyes widened with concern as she realized the predicament I was in. "Oh my, why don't you go ahead, and I will do the rest for you," she suggested, her voice full of understanding. "You've been in and out of meetings the whole day. You deserve a break."

Her offer felt like a lifeline