Meanwhile, at Alex Corporation, the atmosphere inside the executive floor was quiet, almost oppressively so.
The faint hum of the air conditioner blended with the rhythmic tapping of keys as Alex worked at his desk, eyes fixed on the glowing screen.
A knock sounded at the door.
"Come in," Alex said calmly, not even looking up.
The assistant hurried inside, closing the door carefully behind him.
The moment he saw Alex buried in documents and data, he hesitated.
His lips parted as if to speak, then pressed together again.
His hands tightened nervously around the folder he carried.
Without lifting his gaze, Alex spoke again, his tone even.
"If you have something to say, then say it. You are not going to be punished for speaking."
The assistant swallowed. "Miss Tanya is here."
At those words, Alex finally paused.
His fingers stilled on the keyboard before he slowly leaned back in his chair and looked at the assistant.
