196: When I Met You

Camilla I looked at the clock and realized how late it had gotten. “That sounds like a good idea. I could use a breather,” I said. Drake grabbed two cups of coffee from a nearby machine and handed one to me. “You really should try to get some rest soon. But for now, let’s just get through this. We’re almost done.” As we sipped our coffee, I looked at him with a mix of gratitude and relief. “Thanks for coming by, Drake. I didn’t expect anyone to be here, let alone get help.” He shrugged, giving me a warm smile. “Just doing what friends are for. And besides, it’s not every day I get to see the CEO in action like this. It’s been an eye-opener.” I laughed softly, feeling the weight of the past few days begin to lift, if only slightly. “I guess it has been a bit of an adventure.” When we returned to the work, the atmosphere was lighter. With Drake’s help, the files seemed less of a burden. By the time we finished, I felt a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that had been missing