The weeks that followed were filled with covert meetings, late-night strategy sessions, and carefully orchestrated moves. Susan and Sanchez worked side by side, uncovering more of the web of deceit that had ensnared Cruz Oil.
As they spent more time together, old memories resurfaced—moments of laughter, shared dreams, and the bond they once thought unbreakable. But Susan remained cautious, refusing to let her guard down.
One evening, as they reviewed a critical set of documents, Susan looked up at Sanchez. "Do you ever wonder if things could have been different?"
He met her gaze, his eyes filled with regret. "Every single day. But all we can do now is try to make things right."
Susan nodded, her heart conflicted. She wanted to trust him, but the scars of their past were still fresh.