Chapter 201

Olivia POV

I finished my lunch leisurely before heading back toward the hotel. The afternoon passed quickly as I worked on some campaign materials in the suite's office, video chatting with Ava about design elements.

At precisely three o'clock, my phone rang.

"I'm downstairs," Alexander said when I answered. "Ready?"

"Give me five minutes."

I grabbed my jacket and purse, checking my reflection one last time before heading down. Alexander waited in the lobby, his tie loosened and jacket slung over one arm. He looked tired, but his face lit up when he saw me.

"Hey," he said, pulling me in for a quick kiss. "Miss me?"

"Desperately. I've been counting the seconds."

"Liar." But he smiled, keepi