Chapter 182: The Rivalry Begins

The early morning sun cast a golden glow through the kitchen window as I poured myself a cup of coffee, savoring the few quiet moments before the day began. Grace was still asleep, and Jason had already left for work, determined to make the most of every hour in his campaign for managing partner. As I sipped my coffee, I couldn’t help but think about the changes this new opportunity had brought into our lives. Jason was more focused than ever, but I could see the strain it was putting on him. The competition between him and Luis was heating up, and the friendly rivalry was becoming increasingly competitive. Later that day, after dropping Grace off at school, I decided to stop by Jason’s office to bring him lunch. I knew he was working late nights, and I wanted to make sure he was eating well and taking care of himself. When I arrived, the receptionist greeted me with a warm smile. “Good morning, Lily. Here to see Jason?” “Yes, just bringing him some lunch. Is he available?” “He’s i