Chapter 58: The Unexpected Victory

The first sign of victory came in the form of an email. I sat at my desk, barely noticing the sunlight streaming through the windows, lost in the whirlwind of paperwork and damage control after my meeting with Jackson Reed. The pressure of the deal still lingered in my bones, but as my inbox pinged with a new message, I glanced at the sender and froze.

"Subject: Congratulations, Emily! — Board Approval"

I opened it immediately, my heart pounding in my chest. The words on the screen felt surreal.

*The board has reviewed the recent developments and voted in favor of proceeding with the project. You have their full support moving forward.*

I blinked, reading the email twice. I had done it. I had saved the project. Jackson’s agreement had stabilized the investors, and with the board on my side, Daniel’s sabotage attempt had been stopped cold—for now.

I leaned back in my chair, exhaling a shaky breath, feeling a flicker of relief for the first time in what felt like weeks. The gamble had p