Lucian’s POV
My alarm blared at 6:00 AM, but I buried myself deeper under the blankets, not wanting to face the day. Despite my position as CEO and the freedom it granted me, I had a routine of arriving at the office early. This morning, though, all I wanted was to stay in bed and forget about work.
The alarm went off again at 6:15, dragging me out of my restless sleep. It was Monday, and with the dreaded board meeting at 9:00, I felt a surge of anxiety. The board meetings were never easy; they were always a battleground of criticism and endless questioning.
As I stumbled through my morning routine, my hands trembled, causing my toothbrush to clatter to the floor. I cursed under my breath, chiding myself for letting those board members get under my skin. I couldn't let them control my
