Introduction: Some stories begin with a chance encounter. This one starts with a 'Champagne Tower'. Nolan Rizae never expected much from his job as a server at a fancy event. But when he saves Freya Elysian鈥攈eiress and successful businesswoman鈥攆rom a champagne mishap, things take an unexpected turn. Freya notices something in Nolan beyond his server uniform and offers him a chance to work as her secretary. As Nolan grows into the role and becomes her go-to assistant, he starts to appreciate the person who gave him a shot. With personal challenges, different backgrounds, and professional boundaries in the way, Nolan and Freya鈥檚 relationship faces its share of complications. But sometimes the best stories aren鈥檛 about big gestures鈥攖hey鈥檙e about two people supporting each other through life鈥檚 ups and downs. ...This story is an original work by Sage Astra. First published on Royal Road. Please do not repost without permission....