Chapter 21 Emergency Meeting

Olivia's Pov My days have been a whirlwind since the day I left the hospital. Damien hadn't shown up at work for over a week, leaving me practically running the show. It was an unexpected turn of events, one that had left me juggling tasks and responsibilities I never thought would fall on my shoulders. As I settled into my makeshift role as the de facto leader, the office atmosphere buzzed with speculation. Harper was the one who spilled the office gossip to me. She approached my desk with a sympathetic smile. "You know, Olivia, the whole office is talking about Damien. Everyone's saying he hasn't been showing up because Serena isn't feeling well." I sighed, glancing at the pile of paperwork on my desk. "Well, that's partially true.” It was totally true. Harper leaned against the edge of my desk, her expression curious. "You haven't heard from him? No calls or messages?" I shook my head. "Nothing. It was radio silence from Damien since the day Serena got discharged