The decision to go public with their relationship was both exhilarating and terrifying. By the next morning, the wheels were already in motion. Alexander drafted a formal statement for the board, carefully worded to acknowledge their relationship while emphasizing the steps taken to ensure it wouldn’t interfere with their professional responsibilities.
Emma read the statement twice, her heart racing. “Are you sure about this?” she asked, handing the paper back to him.
“I’ve never been more sure of anything,” Alexander replied, his tone steady. “The board deserves transparency, and so do we.”
Word spread quickly after the statement was released. The company buzzed with curiosity and speculation, but to Emma’s surprise, the reaction was more subdued than she’d feared.
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By lunchtime,
