At Apec Tower
Inside Axel's office on the top floor of Apex Tower, the afternoon sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the sleek furniture.
Axel sat behind his desk, eyes fixed on his laptop screen, fingers moving swiftly as if the numbers and reports obeyed his command alone.
However, not long after...
A sharp knock broke his focus.
"Boss," Dylan's voice came through the door, cheerfully saying, "Your guest of honor, Mr. Jackson Lincoln, is here."
Axel didn't look up immediately, but the tension around his eyes eased. "Come in."
The door opened to reveal Jackson, Collins, and Dylan standing together. Axel closed his laptop and gestured toward the seating area. "Sit."
Jackson didn't wait to be told twice. He dropped onto the sofa like he owned the place, stretching his arms out dramatically.
Collins followed with his usual lazy grin, while Dylan sat down a little too stiffly, already sensing danger.
