Thursday morning...
Blackwood Corporation welcomed them back with applause.
Project Phoenix had secured the investor's approval.
For the first time in weeks...
The entire office breathed a little easier.
Lily practically threw her arms around Emma.
"You did it!"
Emma laughed.
"We did it."
"No."
Lily shook her head dramatically.
"You and the CEO did it."
Emma smiled awkwardly.
"It was a team effort."
Lily narrowed her eyes.
"Why do I feel like you're getting better at dodging compliments?"
Emma only chuckled.
"Occupational hazard."
Meanwhile...
On the executive floor...
Daniel placed a thick folder on Adrian's desk.
"The investor has signed the agreement."
Adrian nodded.
"Excellent."
"There is one more thing."
Daniel hesitated.
"The board wants to hold a celebratio
