The next morning, Larissa handed the revised proposal to Patrick. "Nice revisions," Patrick said, placing the document down and fixing his gaze on Larissa. "Especially the section on corporate culture integration. It's very well thought out." Larissa sighed with relief. She had stayed up most of the night working on the proposal. She knew that today's meeting was critical, and it had to be flawless. "However, when we meet Mr. Vaughn later, there are a few things to keep in mind," Patrick continued. "He's been facing some internal resistance recently, so he's become more cautious about partnerships." Larissa blinked slightly in surprise. "Is it because of the opposition from the tech department?" Patrick turned to look at her, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "How did you know?" "I che

