After the meeting ended in chaos and a harsh reprimand from Hunter Jackson, Evalina Wilson walked out of the boardroom feeling shattered. She couldn't shake off the cynical stares from the staff—and more than that, the disappointed look on Hunter's face. Even though she knew it wasn’t her fault, her heart still ached as if pierced by a blade.
She slammed her office door shut. Her breathing was erratic, and her eyes burned with unshed tears. Her laptop lay on the desk, lifeless and empty, all her important files erased like dust in the wind.
A few moments later, there was a knock on the door.
"Evalina," came Hunter Jackson’s deep voice from outside.
Evalina didn’t respond. She didn’t even turn around. She simply sat with her arms crossed, staring blankly out the window.
Hunter opened t
