Henry was pacing back and forth in his office when Alison walked in. His usual calm demeanor was replaced with an edge of excitement. There was a new project on the horizon, something big, something that could elevate the company's status globally. As soon as he saw her, he stopped and turned, his eyes locked on hers.
"I want you to lead this," he said, handing her a file.
Alison took the file and opened it, her eyes scanning the documents inside. It was a high-profile project—something that could make or break her career within the company. A major international partnership was on the line, and if this deal went through, it would solidify their company's presence in an entirely new market.
"Are you serious?" Alison asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She had expected Henry to test her, but this… this was beyond what she had imagined.
