Ava walked out of the boardroom, her mind still swirling with the information that had been discussed during the meeting. She turned to Bruce, who had been by her side the entire time.

"Bruce, we have to prepare for a trip to Italy tomorrow. I need you to start making the necessary arrangements," Ava said, her voice serious and focused.

Bruce nodded, but before he could say anything, Ava continued.

"But for today, I'm giving you the day off. You've been working hard, and you deserve a break," Ava said with a smile, trying to lighten the mood.

Bruce's face broke out into a smile. "Thank you, Ava. That sounds...