LENA'S OFFICE

Lena rubbed her eyes as she shut down her laptop. The office was quiet now, most workers already gone for the day. The glow from her desk lamp made the room feel even more empty. She checked her phone one last time, hoping for an email or a message, something about the Blackwood contract.

But, Nothing.

Her chest tightened, disappointment settling. She had worked so hard on the project, pouring everything she had into it. But as the day slipped into evening, it seemed like Grayson and his team weren’t in any rush to give her an answer.

With a sigh, Lena grabbed her bag and coat. The...