Serena’s POV
The office felt almost peaceful this morning. For the first time in weeks, there were no alerts, no panicked calls, and no urgent emails demanding immediate responses. I walked through the workspace, noting the subtle but visible relief on my team’s faces. Bridget was already at her desk, checking updates, and Eliza was reviewing the analytics for the day.
“Ma’am, it’s quiet,” Bridget said, approaching me cautiously. “The leaks have stopped.”
I raised an eyebrow, keeping my expression calm. “Stop? Just like that?”
Eliza glanced up from her laptop. “For now." Killian’s network had gone quiet. No posts, no suspicious activity. We can’t assume it will last, but it’s a pause.
I let out a slow breath, relief washing over me, but I forced myself to stay grounded.
“Good. But st
