Serena's Pov
The next morning felt like a fresh start. I arrived at the office early, my coffee warm in one hand and my bag in the other. The building was quiet except for the soft sound of Bridget typing away at her desk outside my office.
As soon as I settled in, I opened my laptop and scanned through my emails. Among them was a message from Jackson, reminding me of the next step in the deal. His words were polite, even encouraging, but there was also a tone of urgency.
“They need the first installment as soon as possible,” the email read. “The earlier we secure it, the faster they can begin.”
I leaned back in my chair, staring at the screen. A small knot of unease tightened in my stomach. It had only been a day since I signed the contract. Was it normal for them to already be press
