That morning, at Damian's company headquarters, the atmosphere was different from usual. The staff looked more energized, as if a fresh breeze had just entered through a long-closed window.

Damian walked into the boardroom, his suit neat, his face full of confidence. Several directors sat in a row, looking at him with mixed expressions of relief and disbelief.

“Good morning,” Damian opened the meeting, his voice calm but steady.

“Mr. Damian, we just got confirmation,” said one of the ...