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16: Command The Room

Author: Sylva
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-12-31 12:34:37

SOPHIA LANCASTER

I adjusted my navy blazer," Mrs. Hawthorne?" I turned to see Greg, one of Lancaster's senior project managers, and Maya, a junior systems architect.

"We're ready," Greg said, clutching his tablet nervously. "Do you think Mr. Calder will be present? Usually, CEOs don't sit in on the initial integration briefs."

"He'll be there," I said, "Let's go."

We were escorted to the top floor, to a conference room that overlooked the entire city. Ethan was sitting at the head table flanked
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