Chapter 366: I should say hotter
Roderick leaned back in his swivel chair, the weight of a long day’s meetings pressing down on him. He pinched the skin between his brows, closing his eyes for a brief moment of relief.
Just as he was starting to drift off, the sound of footsteps brought him back to reality. He blinked his eyes open and saw Ivy standing behind his desk with a warm smile. She had snuck up on him, and he couldn’t help but rub his eyes in a mix of exhaustion and surprise.
Ivy gently placed her hands on his shoulders, her fingers kneading into the tense muscles. "I decided to come here so we can head home together," she said.
Roderick leaned slightly into her touch, appreciating the comfort. "Ah, yes. My mom invited you all for dinner tonight," he replied, his voice betraying just a hint of tiredness. "I’ve had meetings since the morning. It’s been non-stop."
Ivy’s smile widened as she teased him, her hands still working their magic on his shoulders. "So, you’re finally focusing on work instead of doing parties, huh?" she teased.
Roderick intertwined his fingers with hers before standing up. "I told you, Ivy, I’m not that guy anymore," he said. Then, noticing the unmistakable joy radiating from her, he tilted his head slightly. "You look really happy. What’s the reason?"
Ivy’s eyes sparkled with excitement. "A major investor has just backed my company. I can’t even explain how happy I am!" she said, her voice brimming with enthusiasm.
Roderick’s lips curled into a proud smile. "That’s incredible. Congratulations on reaching your first big milestone," he said with genuine admiration.
"Thank you," Ivy replied, her smile widening.