Chapter 16 VIP Room

Pov The pulsating beat of the music echoed through the VIP room as I lounged on a plush leather sofa, surrounded by friends. Allen, drained from the demands of his new company branch, shared his frustrations. "Man, this new branch is killing me," Allen sighed, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "I need someone experienced to be my assistant." I exchanged a glance with Serena, who sat beside me. "So who would you like to employ to assist you with all this," I probed casually, testing the waters. Allen's gaze sharpened, but he didn't directly want to acknowledge that he was refering to Olivia. "I really don't know, just anyone with a fair amount of experience, I wouldn't want to experiment with a rookie." "True," I nodded, keeping my tone neutral. "You'll find the right person for the job eventually." He sighed again, his fatigue evident in his eyes. "If it weren't for you guys, I wouldn't even be here tonight. I need some serious rest." Lucas chuckled,