r workweek. I groaned, longing to linger in bed a little longer, but responsib

to report on this week. I was making good progress when suddenly Mia burst i

" I asked, concern

own in front of me, papers scattering everywhere. "Didn't he

then he would take a look at it t

ld even complete my th

ed it's because I've been in the company for a while and since the project was big, Celine thought it w

, Mia," I sai

ill still be mine? I'm just heartbroken that the only chance I have

fault?" I aske

first place, then he wouldn't have had any problem

I don't even want to work

oject already and you can't

for Celine to get out o

or long before Celine em

you both in my office

following her. Once inside, she bega

t anyway, but he wants Sophie to continue taking the lead on the landmark project and that's what it will be because I'

? What kind of torment is this? I thoug

t said to you," Celine asked, h

lied, my voice bar

Mia wasn't having it. As we were dismissed, Mia turned to me, her eyes filled with h

I paused briefly before knocking on the door, inhaling heavily to calm my nerves. Th

out, his voice shar

trying to project an air of confidence I c

you think this is some playground where you

old demeanour. "I-I'm so sorry

most?" He asked his voi

y, bracing myself for

y can change everything. He leaned forward, pinning me with an icy glare.

out, sadness ev

're not that close," he correct

like a chastised child. "

expression still rigid. "Good.

re I had to make changes, so it's different from the one

ard it to my e

just as I reached for the d

. This is a make-or-break moment for you. Don't disappoint the company. I would have said 'me' but even i

e so cold and distant that it sent a chill down my spin

e waved a dismissive ha

Sophie?" I looked back at him my expression wary. "Don't make the mistake of th

tood, Mr. Hernandez," I managed before q