The hotel room was brightly lit.
Kirsten sat at the desk, her fingers flying over the keyboard of her laptop.
On the screen, a strategic proposal for the KYNEX product line was quickly taking shape.
It wasn't just a list of suggestions; it was a fully-formed business plan, sharp enough to disrupt the current market landscape.
She wasn't just out to clear her name. She was here to prove her value.
Kirsten worked deep into the night, her mind firing on all cylinders.
But just as inspiration struck again, the light above her head suddenly popped and went out. The screen blinked off. The entire room was swallowed by darkness.
The power had gone out.
Kirsten frowned and reached for her phone to turn on the flashlight. Before she could, a knock landed on the door.
It was actually measu
