The hall buzzed with anticipation as CEO Gregory Hayes stepped to the microphone. I stood on the stage, still reeling from the announcement of my second-place finish and the unexpected internship offer. The warmth of the certificate in my hands felt surreal.
"As our competition concludes, I want to personally congratulate all our finalists," Hayes announced, his voice resonating through the room. "Particularly, I must say that while the judges awarded first place to Ms. Beaumont's security system, Luna Valois's crystal healing research was my personal favorite."
My breath caught. The CEO of Canis Enterprises—one of the most influential companies in werewolf medicine—just singled out my work.
Hayes turned toward me with genuine respect in his eyes. "Your innovative approach could revolutionize pack healthcare. That's why I've personally extended our internship to include all three top finalists this year, not just the winner."
