Thomas. CEO of Thompson Innovations, a leading tech company renowned for its groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and sustainable energy solutions, sat behind his sleek mahogany desk, staring out at the sprawling city skyline. The morning sunlight streamed through the expansive windows, illuminating awards and accolades that adorned the walls of his office, but today, the accomplishments felt hollow. Instead of reveling in business success, his mind drifted to more personal matters, particularly thoughts of Delia—the woman he had betrayed. The memory of their last conversation weighed heavily on him. He could still hear the heartbreak in her voice, could still feel her disappointment—the moment he realized he had jeopardized everything worthwhile. Regret gnawed at him, a constan

