...and would make it to the office even if others could not. (Para. 3)
Meaning: arrive in time at the office even if others could not.
make it: This phrase has two meanings, 1) arrive in time 2) succeed with efforts
I think we'll just make it! 我想我们会及时到达!
It's hard to make it to the top in the show business. 想在演艺圈出人头地, 殊非易事。