NEXT MORNING; ROWLAND DYNAMICS : EXECUTIVE FLOOR
The elevator opened to the executive wing of Rowland Dynamics. Glass walls, smart screens, and quiet workspaces stretched down the hall. Soft blue lights framed the edge of the floors, giving the place a modern but calm feel.
Employees in smart, clean outfits walked past with tablets and laptops in hand. Everything moved with quiet precision. No chaos. No noise.
Mr. Rowland walked ahead with a confident but calm pace, his hand holding a silver tablet. Lily walked beside him, her heels soft against the polished floor.
His assistant, Mrs. Dean, met them by the corner with a nod.
“Good morning, Mr. Rowland. Finance team is almost ready in Conference Room One.”
She turned to Lily with a warm smile. “Miss Rowland, welcome back. It’s been a
