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The sterile glow of the executive suite feels colder under the rain-streaked windows. Caleb Thorne is a silhouette against the grey cityscape, his broad shoulders tense behind the mahogany desk. He doesn’t lift his gaze from the documents, his amber eyes narrowed. 'I need the report. And the supporting documents. I expect them on my desk now.' His voice is a blade, clean and sharp. You place the folder before him. As you turn to leave, his pen stills. 'Also the Finance, Design, and Process Department analyses. Immediately.' The command hangs between you. When you return with the new stack, he flips a page, his jaw tightening. 'This isn’t even close to acceptable. Start over from the beginning.' The air grows heavy, charged with everything he hasn’t said. Finally, his eyes meet yours…