The morning was restless. The city outside the penthouse seemed oblivious to the storm that brewed within Draven Tech. Damon sat at his desk, hands clasped, eyes scanning the reports Elena had compiled overnight. The numbers, the activity logs, the minor discrepancies—they were all pieces of a puzzle that refused to align. Maya Sterling’s presence hung over everything like a shadow, her words from yesterday repeating in his mind. She had knowledge, leverage, and a confidence that made him wary, but he couldn’t ignore the possibility she might give them the edge they desperately needed.Sarah entered quietly, carrying a cup of coffee she had made just the way Damon liked. He didn’t look up at first, focused entirely on the data. When he finally lifted his gaze, his eyes softened, and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips.“You’re early,” he said, his voice rough from sleep and tension.“I wanted to check on you,” she replied. Her tone was gentle, but underneath it was the firm
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