At ten o’clock in the morning, Elena was already seated in front of her laptop. Her hair was neatly tied back, light makeup enhanced her sharp features. Even though it was only a virtual meeting, her appearance still reflected the authority of a company owner. In front of her, a cup of black coffee slowly steamed.

On the laptop screen, the serious faces of Queen Group’s Italian management team appeared. Holic sat in the center, dressed in a dark blue suit. Next to him, several division heads were ready with their notes.

"Good morning, everyone," Elena greeted in a calm but firm tone.

"Good morning, Mrs. Elena," they replied in...