The meeting continued and this time the room felt like a command center.
Screens were alive. Charts frozen mid refresh. Numbers paused in red and green. Schedules layered over maps of the United States. Valerie was already seated when Dayo walked in, tablet in hand, eyes sharp. Jang Wook stood beside the projection wall. Min Jae leaned back in his chair but his attention was fully locked in. Wayne was by the glass window, arms folded, watching Dayo like he was studying whether he had really come back or was about to disappear again.
Dayo stepped forward.
"Good morning once again. "
There was no small talk. No welcome back speech. They had already hugged. Already laughed. Already celebrated his return the night before. This was work.
Valerie spoke first.
"The four cities are ready for confirmation. We've been holding slots, but once we lock this, we move."
Dayo nodded. "Okay list them."
"New York. Los Angeles. Chicago. Miami."
