The day of the jewelry ceremony was fast approaching, and the entire Marson Corporation was buzzing with activity.
Everyone was working late, staying past 10:30 p.m. before heading home.
On the 28th floor, the lights in the CEO's office still burned brightly well past midnight.
Lucas had just finished a video conference and was leaning back in his executive chair, sipping a cup of coffee to recharge.
Suddenly, a knock sounded at the office door.
He slowly set down his coffee cup and responded with a cool, "Come in."
At this hour, aside from his own executive assistants, it was rare for any other senior managers to disturb him.
To his surprise, the visitor was Cassandra.
He hadn't seen her in a while.
She had cut her once long, silky hair to a length that just brushed her shoulders, giving her a sharper, more efficient look than before.
Yet, there was a trace of weariness in her expression.
