The silence of the waiting area was punctuated by the faint hum of the air conditioning and the distant murmur of voices. Jasmine pulled out her phone, her fingers tracing the screen, but her mind was elsewhere. She was replaying their conversation, the way he had looked at her, the way he had spoken to her. It was a strange mix of professionalism and a lingering warmth that had left her with a lingering sense of unease.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. She had come this far. She had to believe in herself, in her company, and in her ability to move forward. This was a new chapter, a fresh start...
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At the same time.
Galen leaned back in his leather chair, the panoramic view of the city spread out before him like a glittering tapestry. He t
