MEETING VENUE
Miguel arrived at the meeting venue, his assistant trailing behind him. As he entered the room, he scanned it briefly before his gaze landed on Lisa. She was already seated at the long conference table, flanked by her assistant and Benjamin, who sat a little further down the table.
Lisa had always made it clear that she considered Benjamin a necessary evil—someone who had to be present due to his senior position in her father’s company. Despite her occasional attempts to avoid him, his presence at these meetings was non-negotiable. So she had to deal with it.
As Miguel walked into the room, Lisa caught his eye and gave him a brief nod of acknowledgment. Miguel responded with his own subtle nod before he took his seat, ready for the meeting to begin. He was all business,
