Chapter 69

Jacob arrived at the office early the next morning, hoping to get a head start on the mountain of work he had before the upcoming trip. Despite shutting down Olivia's advances the previous day, a slight unease still lingered. He knew he had handled the situation correctly, but there was always that uncomfortable tension that followed such interactions.

His mind quickly shifted back to Stefani and the twins as he sat at his desk. They had spent the evening playing games and laughing until bedtime. The joy on Elara and Ethan’s faces when they were with him and Stefani reminded him why nothing—no business deal, no amount of wealth, and certainly no flirtatious executive—could ever come between his family. They were his reason for everything.

Jacob took a deep breath, focused on his work, and let the peace of that thought steady him.

A few hours later, there was a light knock on his office door. He tensed, knowing it was Olivia even before he responded. "Come