Ashley’s POV
The tension in the room was suffocating.
Caden sat at the head of the table, his fingers drumming against the polished wood, his jaw tight. Luca, Roman, and I were seated around him, waiting for someone to speak.
Mia stood at the front, arms crossed, a smirk tugging at her lips. There was something in her eyes—something mischievous.
"Alright," she finally said, clapping her hands. "I’ve been working on something. A little… surprise."
Caden raised an eyebrow. "Now’s not the time for surprises, Mia."
"Oh, trust me, you’re gonna love this one."
She pulled out a small device from her pocket and placed it on the table. It was no bigger than a coin, sleek and metallic.
I frowned. "What is that?"
Mia grinned. "Meet Bee-1. The most advanced surveillance tech I’ve ever created
