Perso

and steel that housed one of the most prestigious companies in the region. Its rep

r buzzed with anticipation. Employees filed in, clutching coffee c

ate fifties with silver hair and sharp eyes-stood at

being here. As you know, we've been selected to lead the Henderson account, our b

kwood, our marketing specialist who's been with us for three years. Helen's campaigns hav

stated way-dark hair pulled back in a professional ponytail, intelligent eyes, and a kind expre

ited to be part of this team," s

at her-Grace and Victoria from HR, whom she had lunch with befo

is Kelvin Blackwood, our senior project manager. Kelvin joined us two years ago and ha

strong features, and an easy charm that commanded respect without demanding it. At twenty-six,

d to working with this talented team," Kelv

djusted his glasses, looking eager. Mathe

nt relations. From IT, Ryan Chen will manage our technical infrastructure. Mathew Rodriguez from finance

their introduction with

lained. "You'll be working together intensively for the next six months. I expect

"Any questions before we di

veryone se

begin with the p

elen reached for her notepad. Her eyes swept across the roo

vin's across the

barely a heartbeat

t something flickered in his eyes. Curiosity,

nfamiliar. She quickly looked away, focusing on her notepad

glance. Just two profes

feel like so

.

en's

t my attention kept drifting across the table to w

eone like him-but we'd never spoken. Different departments,

king together. Clos

the screen now, his expression thoughtful as he

n they'd met mine... they felt

o see them without know

ught. I was being ridiculous. It was just a

ing