Ava’s POV
Back from our weekend getaway, life quickly shifted back to its familiar rhythm. While Andrew and I were still riding the wave of our engagement bliss, work loomed over us, demanding our attention. More meetings, more investments, and more decisions to make. There were deals to finalize, and Derek’s company was still thriving, thanks to the investments and, of course, the strategic decisions made by Nikolai and me.
But now that Derek was no longer a foe, it seemed only fair that we revisit the conversation about his role in the company. Over the past few months, Derek had proven himself to be focused on his son and had taken every opportunity to make amends. The rift between him and Andrew had healed, and the once frosty atmosphere between us had thawed. Still, Derek managing t
