Chapter 311

Serena's POV I walked into Dreamland Studio Monday morning feeling like a completely different person than the one who'd left for Vegas. The glass doors slid open, revealing the sleek, open-concept workspace I'd poured my heart into creating. Light poured through floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating design stations where my team was already buzzing with activity. "She's back!" Lucy called out, her brown bob swinging as she rushed over to hug me. "How was Vegas with Mr. CEO? Did you actually see anything besides your hotel room?" I rolled my eyes but couldn't help smiling. "We actually spent most of our time at the International Jewelry Expo." "Well, whatever happened there, you're practically glowing," she said, stepping back to assess me. The rest of the team gathered around, peppering me with questions about Vegas, the expo, and yes, my time with Ryan. I found myself describing the displays with animated gestures, my words tumbling out faster than I could control them. "I need ever