The applause rang through the executive conference room. Elena stood at the doorway, Lidia nestled against her shoulder in a designer carrier, and watched her team rise to their feet.

"Welcome back, Mrs. Moretti," Diego beamed, his enthusiasm genuine despite the formality. "We have missed your vision around here."

Diego Amani was the Treasury Manager, after Marco left he took over the position of the CFO, Chief Financial Officer. And Sofia was now the Senior Director.

Elena smiled, that ...