“Ashley? It’s coronation day!”

Ashley felt someone faintly waking her. Unlike before, this time her eyes didn’t feel glued shut. Without much drama, she opened them.

“Coronation day?” she echoed, still not fully awake. Val’s neatly dressed figure quickly filled her vision.

“It’s a legendary line from my niece’s favorite cartoon. Rise and shine! Today’s the global launch of your product!”

Instantly, Ashley shot up from bed. Her brain kicked into full gear, ...