178 — “The board made a decision…”

Finally, the long-awaited day arrives — the moment the board announces the chosen project and the one who will sit in the project director’s chair. Although Julian and my father are involved in the process, they haven’t said a word to me about it, and I haven’t pressured them either. I know they’re very respectful of their job.

But while sitting here, in the corridor, I can’t help but feel anxious. The board called the Manager first, who left after ten minutes, and then Sarah. I’m counting the minutes that pass almost obsessively, one by one, waiting for her to walk out of that door with a sad expression.

Yes, I know it sounds horrible of me to wish for her defeat, but I really want my project to be chosen.

The business world is really cruel.

The door finally opens, making me look up with my heart jumping into my throat. Sarah is coming out of the room in her impeccable linen suit. Elegant, beautiful... but her face is