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

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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