Hearts On The Horizon
eam's expectations, I was starting to feel the pressure mounting. But something had shifted after that conversation with Elliot. It wasn't just
uite add up, trying to make sense of them when I heard a knock at the doo
ed, already walking in wit
swiveling my chair to
t," Mark said, handing me a folder. "There's something off with
g about. The numbers didn't align with the previous projections. It was a small discrepancy, but enoug
tting to work. "I'll have it
It wasn't a difficult fix, but I had to double-check all of the numbers to make s
ery time I had to meet with Elliot, I couldn't help but wonder if I was ab
nding with his arms crossed, his usual serious expression on his face. He glanced up when I e
aid with a no
down. I could feel his gaze still on me as I set everything up, but
detailing the adjustments I'd made to ensure the returns were accurate. I could tell
looking at the screen in front of him. It f
ol but a little less tense. "But don't get to
s sweating slight
eting was over, Elliot's nex
id, his eyes never leaving mine. "We need to see the pr
gs, but being there in person was a different level of respo
id, forcing a confide
re walking out of the room, lea
request sinking in. A site visit? Was this s
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ot's
ver the last few days. I had been watching her closely-perhaps more closely than I should have-bu
Not in my world. Not in this fami
hadn't. She was strong, focused, and willing to do whatever it took to succeed. It was a quality I respected. But I also n
d be prepared, but it wasn't just about the numbers. I wanted to see how she handled the un
she handle the secrets the company was built on? Could she ha
et. But I was g
-
nning to rise. The renovation project was one of the most significant w
of concentration I hadn't expected. I was surprised by her ability to dive right into the details. Most peop
ing up to her. She glanced u
pared," she said,
bvious tension in the air. She was here to prove herself, and
nodding. "Let'
as attentive, asking insightful questions and offering solutions that showed a deeper understanding of the project than I ha
mething else I couldn't quite place. I wasn't sure if she saw through my carefully constructed facad
ing at the edge of the property, overlooking the city. I turned
," I said, my voice
her expression unr
moment, I saw a flicker of something in her
the only one who was starting to wonde