Thomas took a deep breath as he stepped into the conference room, trying to steady his pounding nerves. The sleek, modern space was filled with his team—colleagues and assistants, all waiting for him to begin the presentation on their latest project. He could feel the weight of their expectant gazes as he moved to the front of the room, laptop in hand. Today was supposed to be about ideas, strategies, and budgets. Instead, what was about to unfold would change everything. He hesitated for a moment, then clicked the remote. The first slide appeared—a simple title slide. But with a flick of his finger, the next slide revealed a shocking collage. The room fell silent. Images flashed across the screen—photos of Thomas and Samantha together in candid moments: sharing a passionate kiss in a

