Chapter 186: Support from Friends

The day after Jason's triumph as the new managing partner, the weight of the previous months' struggles seemed to catch up with him. Although his victory brought relief, the accumulated stress and exhaustion took their toll. He remained tense, his mind still racing with thoughts of the responsibilities and expectations that lay ahead. One evening, I found him in his study, staring blankly at his computer screen. His usually vibrant eyes were dulled by fatigue, and his shoulders slumped as if bearing an invisible burden. I knocked gently on the door before entering. "Jason, you've been at this for hours. How about taking a break?" I suggested, hoping to coax him away from his work. He looked up, offering a weak smile. "I just have so much to catch up on, Lily. I can't afford to stop now." "You've been pushing yourself too hard," I said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Remember, you have a whole team to support you. And you don't have to do everything alone." Jason sighed, rubbing