A few hours earlier, Liam sat in his sleek and spacious office on the top floor of the SteelCorp headquarters. He had just ended the call with Derek, who had provided an update on the merger project. It was a pivotal moment for SteelCorp, and Liam had high expectations for the outcome.
As he leaned back in his leather chair, he contemplated the conversation with Derek. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and he trusted his cousin's ability to manage the project effectively. However, there was one aspect that had his attention, and it had to do with someone unexpected.
Ella.
Derek had mentioned her name casually, as if it were no big deal, but it had resonated with Liam. He was aware of Ella's connection to the project, but what had surprised him was the fondness and admiration in De
