Despite the growing tension between Henry and Alison, business continued as usual. The project they were working on was too important to let personal feelings get in the way, and the clock was ticking. Henry had made it clear that he was moving forward with the aggressive timeline, and Alison had no choice but to follow his lead.
To her surprise, just two days after their disagreement, Henry called her into his office and assigned her to a new task—an even more critical component of the project. It was a high-stakes responsibility, one that required close collaboration between them. The message was clear: despite their friction, Henry still valued her skills and insight.
