*THINGS FALL APART*
Flora's POV
"...are you aware we're to close a million-dollar deal with you and Mr. Tyler?"
The words echoed in my head, loud and violently disruptive.
A million dollars.
Is this a prank?
My mind spun out of control, reeling so fast that the breath caught in my throat.
"Mrs. Flora? Are you there?" The CEO’s sharp, professional voice pierced through my panic, dragging me abruptly out of my racing thoughts.
"Y-yes! I’m here. Sorry, I just… wow. That’s… a lot.” I stammered, my voice sounding incredibly small in the quiet car.
"Excellent," she continued smoothly. "Our first meeting is officially scheduled for 12:00 PM today. We look forward to seeing you both."
I hung up, heart racing like I’d just run a marathon, and immediately called Tyler.
He picked up on t
