Chapter Twenty-Nine - The Moment of Vulnerability

As the weeks passed, Logan's attitude towards his work in the HR department began to shift, albeit grudgingly. The resentment that had fueled his initial resistance still simmered beneath the surface, but he made a concerted effort to engage with his tasks more seriously. Deonna observed this change with cautious optimism, recognizing that while progress was being made, Logan still had a long way to go before he could be considered a truly valuable member of the team. In an effort to capitalize on this nascent sense of responsibility, Deonna decided to take a calculated risk. She called Logan into her office one morning, her expression neutral as she gestured for him to take a seat. "Logan," she began, her tone businesslike, "I have a proposition for you. We're about to embark on a significant HR project, and I want you to be involved." Logan's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Really? What kind of project?" Deonna leaned forward, her elbows resting on her desk. "We're overhauling our