A large strategy board stood at the center of the meeting room.

Colorful sticky notes were scattered across its surface, mapping out the integration project Evelyn and Julian were building together.

The room, once reserved for the finance team, had become their small headquarters—two minds that once fell apart, now working side by side again.

Evelyn sat on the left side of the long table, typing out a presentation for their upcoming investor meeting. Across from her, Julian reviewed financial reports, scribbling notes with a black pen.

Silence lingered—but it wasn’t cold.

“Your presentation slides…” Julian spoke without looking up. “Still using the same font as before.”

Evelyn paused her...