DEPARTURE
Glande's POV
By Wednesday morning, the entire executive floor seemed to be operating at twice its usual pace.
The New York business trip had become everyone's priority.
Phones rang almost nonstop.
Assistants hurried between departments carrying files.
The legal team was making last-minute revisions to contracts, while the finance department was confirming presentations that would be shown to potential investors.
As Alex's executive secretary, every change landed on my desk first.
I had been at the office since before eight, reviewing our travel folders for what felt like the tenth time.
Flight confirmations.
Hotel reservations.
Meeting schedules.
Conference passes.
Transportation arrangements.
Every document had to be perfect.
One small mistake could affect an ent
