Back at the corporate headquarters, the afternoon sun cast long, amber shadows across the glass partitions of the executive suite. Sarah remained at her desk, surrounded by architectural sketches, financial spreadsheets, and thick stacks of contracts. She rubbed her tired eyes, feeling the strain of spending hours reviewing structural load calculations and zoning permits for the upcoming development.
Despite her heavy workload, a quiet sense of satisfaction lingered beneath her exhaustion. Working directly under Jayden was a constant test of her abilities, but it was also exactly the kind of challenge she had been craving. For months, she had been looking for a professional environment that would push her beyond her limits rather than confine her to repetitive administrative tasks.
Her phone buzzed against the desk blotter, interrupting her concentration. She glanced down as a notification lit up the dark OLED screen.
