Chapter 41 It was Friday, and Sarah celebrated. She cheerfully skipped her usual business attire, choosing instead a wonderfully relaxed outfit. “Casual Friday” was a relatively new, eagerly awaited tradition at the office—a brilliant idea Allie suggested to Dorian that all employees had warmly embraced. While comfort didn't mean wearing ragged sweatpants or worn-out pajamas, it did let everyone replace tight slacks, dress shirts, and restrictive suit jackets with simple T-shirts and jeans. She was zipping up her crossbody bag, packing the last of her daily essentials, when a warm voice filled the bedroom doorway. “Hey, Love, ready to go?” Sarah looked up to see Carter leaning against the frame, already impeccably dressed despite the relaxed dress code. He always managed to look like a

