**“You didn't mention she'd be this sharp."**
The executive across from Adrian shuffled nervously as Eva stood at the whiteboard, outlining a restructuring plan that dismantled their old profit model in five clean lines.
“She reversed three fiscal quarters of nonsense in under ten minutes," Adrian replied, eyes never leaving her.
Eva capped the marker, turned. “Any objections?"
Silence.
“Then we proceed."
She clicked her tablet shut. “I'll forward my projections by end of day."
As the team filed out, Adrian lingered.
“Ms. Chen—stay a moment?"
Eva arched a brow. “Of course."
The door closed behind the last board member.
Adrian walked slowly to the window, arms crossed. “Your style's… effective."
“Effective often makes enemies," she replied. “Especially among men in suits."
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