“I’ve got great news for you, Jake,” Luca said, a wide grin splitting his face. He slid his tablet across the desk.
Jake picked it up. His eyes widened as he stared at the designs glowing on the screen. Sleek. Bold. Different.
“They loved it,” Luca continued. “Said it’s fresh, unique. If this takes off, you might just get that promotion.”
A slow smile spread across Jake’s face, warm and real. His chest felt lighter. This was exactly what he needed right now — a chance to rise, to climb higher than he’d ever gone. Maybe high enough to tower over Anthony. High enough for Anna to finally look at him again.
“This means a lot, sir,” Jake said, his voice thick with excitement he couldn’t hide.
Luca waved a hand. “No need to thank me. You earned this. That design… no one else has anything li
