EVENING: AYLA'S ROOM
Ayla sat cross-legged on her bed, her fingers trembling as she gripped her phone, her entire focus was on the screen in front of her.
The chat with her father's lawyer stared back at her, the words feeling heavier than they should.
Lawyer: "The documents are ready. I’ve sent the link for you to sign electronically. Once you do, the merger will be set in motion, but we can delay the public announcement until you give the green light."
Her chest tightened as she reread the message. Her thumb hovered over the link, her heart pounding so loud she could hear it echo in her ears. She felt like she was balancing on a razor’s edge, caught between guilt and determination.
This was what she wanted, what she needed. The merger would ensure her father’s legacy didn’t crumble,
