Monday morning...
Blackwood Corporation buzzed with excitement.
Project Phoenix has officially reached its first review stage.
Department heads hurried through the hallways.
Phones rang without pause.
Everyone seemed busier than ever.
Emma had barely stepped into the office...
When Lily rushed over.
"Good morning!"
Emma smiled.
"Morning."
Lily lowered her voice.
"So..."
"Did you survive the weekend?"
Emma paused.
"...Barely."
Lily laughed.
"I wasn't talking about work."
Emma pretended not to hear.
Before Lily could tease her further...
A notification appeared on Emma's computer.
Meeting with the CEO – 9:00 A.M.
Emma sighed.
"Here we go again."
Nine o'clock sharp...
Emma entered the executive meeting room.
Adrian and Daniel were already inside.
Daniel smiled polit
