The neglected child

As his mind nagged him with thoughts, Rene pushed through the revolving doors of ReF Inc.

Despite the calm atmosphere, Rene’s pulse quickened. There was too much happening, too many pieces moving at once, and he knew he couldn’t afford to make any missteps. Between Jason Rossi’s desperation, the Marran Group, and the Leland family’s looming financial collapse, the pressure was mounting.

Taking a deep breath, Rene crossed the lobby and headed toward the executive elevator. As the doors slid shut, his reflection stared back at him in the polished steel, his face betraying none of the restlessness beneath, and he let out a slow breath.

The elevator chimed softly, and when the doors opened, Gunnar’s office came into view, and Rene adjusted his coat, marching over to it.

Stopping in his tracks, Rene knocked, and then walked in, seeing Gunnar seated behind his desk.

"Boss," Gunnar greeted him as their eyes locked, rising to his feet.

There was an ease in his posture, but his eyes were sha