(Sophie)
The next morning, I woke up knowing I had to focus on work. Dinner with Alexander had helped me relax, but today was not about us. Today was about the company. I had promised myself that we would move forward, and I meant it.
I arrived earlier than most. The office was quiet, and I liked that. My heels echoed against the floor as I walked to my office. I set down my bag, opened my laptop, and reviewed the notes I made the night before. Today I wanted to gather the team, share my plans, and remind them that we still had a future.
By the time the clock hit nine, the office had come alive. Phones rang, printers hummed, and greetings floated through the air. I stepped out of my office and asked everyone to meet in the conference room. Chairs scraped as people settled into place, an
