As Rachael pulled out of the school parking lot and onto the main road, her mind was already shifting gears.
Today was a big day. She had a crucial meeting at HarperTech, a deal that could solidify her company’s place in the market for years to come.
Rachael had spent months preparing for this—endless hours of research, late nights, and constant networking. Everything was riding on this one meeting.
She was about ten minutes into the drive when her phone rang through the car's Bluetooth system. Glancing at the screen, she saw Damian’s name flash up, and for the first time that morning, a small smile tugged at the corners of her lips.
She pressed the button on the steering wheel to answer. “Hey babe,” she said, her voice softening at the sound of his voice.
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