“Do you think they can feel it? Not just the building, Lucian, but the intention behind it?”

Celeste stood in the center of the grand atrium of the newly finished Harper-Aldridge Institute. The space was a masterpiece of sensory architecture—Noah’s first collaborative project with a world-renowned firm. There were no sharp, jarring corners; instead, the walls curved like the hull of a protective ship. The floors transitioned from smooth marble to textured oak to indicate different zones, and the air was filled with the faint, calming scent of eucalyptus and cedar diffused through the ventilation system. Sunlight streamed through high, angled windows, specifically designed to provide warmth without glare.

Lucian...