The next morning arrived too soon.
Izzy woke up to the sound of her alarm and the faint hum of birds outside. Her body felt heavy, but her mind was sharper than ever.
Last night’s argument with Dominic still replayed in her head... his words, his touch, his anger... but she refused to let it distract her.
Today was about work.
And she was going to prove she wasn’t just another face in his office. She was Izzy Hart... and she was damn good at what she did.
The main conference room had been transformed overnight into a presentation hall. Long tables lined with bottled water and notepads stretched across the room, and a small stage stood in front with a large screen behind it.
The event banner read:
“Innovation Pitch 2025 – Create. Compete. Inspire.”
Everyone was buzzing with excite
