Chapter 442 Preparing a Present

Claire sat at her desk in the office, her chin resting on her hand as she stared blankly at her computer screen. She wasn’t really working—her mind was preoccupied with an entirely different dilemma: Adrian Saint Laurent’s upcoming birthday. Adrian practically had everything, so the idea of buying him a material gift felt daunting. What could she possibly get him that would feel meaningful rather than generic? Just as she sighed and leaned back in her chair, the door to her office flew open without a knock. She didn’t even have to look to know who it was. “Matthew,” she said dryly, rolling her eyes as he sauntered in like he owned the place. “Ever heard of knocking?” “Knocking is for people who aren’t best friends with the boss,” Matthew quipped, dropping into the chair across from her desk. He smirked, clearly amused by her less-than-enthused expression. “What’s with the face? Deep in thought about work, or is this about Adrian Saint Laurent’s big birthday bash?” Claire arched an