Lance

I’m used to being in control inside MobTech.

The moment I step into the building, I feel it—the authority. I don’t have to raise my voice to be heard. One look from me and conversations stop. One decision from me and an entire floor moves.

This is mine.

I built this.

I lost sleep over this.

I fought for this.

“Sir, the product team is ready,” my executive assistant informs me as we walk toward the main conference room.

I nod.

When the doors open, all the department heads rise at once.

“Morning, Sir.”

“Sit,” I say briefly.

The development timeline of our new flagship device flashes on the...