CH 57 First Day at Hartwell EnterprisesPOV: ElenaThe morning air in the Hartwell mansion felt charged with expectation. Elena adjusted her blazer one last time in the mirror, smoothing a stray lock of hair behind her ear. The nameplate of her bedroom door, the familiar engraving of Elena Hartwell, seemed almost surreal now. For the first time, she was not only claiming it in name, but also in power, responsibility, and public recognition.Julian had driven them to Hartwell Enterprises, a sleek glass-and-steel skyscraper in the city center, reflecting sunlight like a beacon. Elena couldn’t help but notice the building’s imposing height, its sharp angles, and the perfect symmetry. It was exactly the kind of place that demanded respect, even fear. The kind of place she had never imagined herself walking into—not as an outsider, but as its rightful heir.Alexander’s hand briefly brushed hers as they exited the car. “Remember,” he said quietly, his eyes scanning the building’s entrance,
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