~LAYLA~
As the meeting began, I found myself genuinely impressed by Axel's presentation.
There was an undeniable allure in watching him thrive in his element—the way he owned the room, spoke with such confidence, and the graceful ease behind every motion.
I'd seen glimpses of this side of him almost everyday, still watching him conduct business was mesmerising. And to think this man was my husband filled me with pride.
His slides were clear, his projections were realistic, and he had a bold yet attainable vision for the Portland expansion.
I found my attention divided between taking notes and stealing glances at my husband as he spoke with passionate authority about market penetration and growth strategies.
But Alex seemed unimpressed, barely glancing at the charts and spending more time looking at his phone than listening. His disinterest was obvious and frankly disrespectful.
