Michael's POV
My fingers hovered over the keyboard as I stared at the blank email screen. The quarterly reports could wait. Right now, I needed to know where things stood with the Aura project.
From: Michael Jade
To: Allyson Morris
Subject: Project Status Update
Allyson,
What's the current status on the Aura proposal? Have you scheduled time with Lisha to finalize the strategy?
Regards,
Michael Jade
I hit send and leaned back in my leather chair, drumming my fingers against the mahogany desk. The silence in my office felt suffocating as I waited for her response. When the notification chimed, I opened it immediately.
From: Allyson Morris
To: Michael Jade
Subject: Re: Project Status Update
Mr. Jade,
I apologize for the delay in updating you. Lisha and I haven't connected since our last boardroom discussion.
Regards,
Allyson
Her formal tone grated against my nerves. Always so professional, so distant. My jaw clenched as I typed my response.
From: Michael Jade
