**Isa
Taking on the Luca Project was exciting. Being entrusted to lead my team and oversee an important client such as Gabriella gave me a real sense of purpose. If I kept making moves forward, I could forget about Thomas and losing my company.
But it wouldn’t be enough just to do well; I had to be better.
Callan Arison was expecting me to fail. So obviously, I couldn’t.
I heard the rustle of footsteps and suit pants pass by my door and instinctively looked up from my bright computer screen.
I watched as Callan and his assistant passed by. That was, until Callan glanced over at me.
My chest pounded suddenly, and I ducked behind my computer. Just as quickly as I ducked away, I realized there was no reason for me to hide. I straightened back up in my seat just to feel my stomach si
