Chapter 234

Olivia POV

The drive to Carter Enterprises was mercifully traffic-free. I pulled into the underground parking garage, the Porsche's engine purring to a stop.

Dylan was waiting by my office when I arrived, tablet in hand and looking unusually energetic.

The day passed in a blur of meetings and revisions. Michelle loved our Thompson concepts, Andrew Thompson's team sent back glowing feedback, and by four o'clock, I was ready to collapse.

"Liv!" Nova popped her head into my office. "Group of us are heading to happy hour at The Terrace. Want to come?"

I glanced at my watch. "I should probably get home."

"Come on, just one drink. When's the last time you hung out with us peasants?"

I laughed despite my exhaustion. "Fine. One