John

John was away for over a month. Wandering from company to company, looking for flaws, seeking improvements, optimizing processes, and pursuing more lucrative partnerships.

His arrival disrupted the entire routine. The employees became tense, the managers anxious, and the flattery excessive.

Bruce, always by her side, knew that trip wasn’t really necessary; the companies were doing well. The goals were being met, and some had even been exceeded.

During this time, no calls, no messages, no