Ava’s POV Two weeks had gone since Ivana showed up. The atmosphere at work bounced back rapidly thanks to the way James, Peter, and Rosalie handled everything. Strangely, I hadn't seen James ever since that day, and although there had been important events that demanded his attention, he still missed being physically present. “Hi, there,” Rosalie greeted me with the usual smile on her face. “Good day, Rosalie. Please come in.” She sat down before me, leaving some files on the table. “The board meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. and I want you to please review this as we'd be drawing the budget conclusions today.” “Alright. Will the CEO be present too? I barely see him in meetings and stuff, and if not for anything, I owe him a proper gratitude for standing up for me the other day,” I ex

