Ethan finished his shower, the cold water washing away the last traces of weariness. He dried off, dressed quickly, and grabbed his iPhone 17 Pro Max off the desk.
He immediately saw a new message from Hailey.
Hailey: I'm up! Heading to class. See you there.
It was a simple message, devoid of any shame or awkwardness, but full of good intentions that warmed his heart and settled the nerves the System had been stirring.
Below Hailey's message, a cascade of business and personal messages awaited:
Ms. Rossi: Good morning, Mr. Blake. I need names for the shell corporations that will facilitate the land acquisition. We need something solid, professional, and entirely unlinked. Any thoughts?
Cassandra: Good morning, Boss. I'm focusing entirely on the building structure data today. I promise not to be a burden and to provide everything you need.
