The Phoenix Labs grand launch wasn’t just a milestone, it was a resurrection.
Grace stood before a sea of reporters, her voice strong as she introduced the world to the future of ethical biotech. Behind her, the minimalist silver logo of Phoenix Labs pulsed like a heartbeat.
“Our mission,” she declared, “isn’t just to heal. It’s to restore trust. In Science. In each other. In truth.”
Applause followed, but her mind was a thousand miles away.
Not on the speech.
Not on Julian Creed’s ongoing criminal trial.
But on Nathaniel.
The way he hadn’t come home last night.
Grace paced her penthouse after the event, clutching her phone. Six calls. No response.
He never ignored her like that.
Her thoughts raced.
Had something happened? Was he avoiding her? Was he... pulling away?
Her heart,
