Damon's POV

Work.

The land of chaos, coffee, and meetings that could've been emails.

Today had started just like any other-early, cold, and wrapped in the scent of overpriced cologne and undercooked office bagels. I walked into the building wearing my usual face: part CEO, part sleep-deprived philosopher.

First meeting: some board member whining about logistics like we were running a lemonade stand instead of a multi-million dollar company.

Second meeting: a presentation so long and boring I ...