NEXT MORNING: LENA'S OFFICE
Lena sat at her desk, tapping her pen against a notebook. The room was quiet, except for the faint hum of the air conditioner. Sunlight spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the office feel warm and bright. Papers were spread out in front of her, but her mind kept drifting.
Her phone buzzed. She grabbed it quickly, her heart skipping. But it was just a calendar reminder for her afternoon meeting. She let out a small sigh and placed the phone back on her desk.
A knock at the door made her sit up. “Come in,” she called.
Arianna walked in, holding a folder. “Mr. Hayes confirmed the meeting for three o’clock. And Mr. Blackwood's secretary sent these documents for you to review.” She set the folder on the desk and gave Lena a curious look. “Do you
