Chapter Thirty-One - The Beginning of Transformation

One evening, as they worked late to finish a crucial part of the onboarding project, Deonna found herself pleasantly surprised by Logan's insights. "You know," she said, leaning back in her chair, "your idea about incorporating video tutorials into the onboarding process is actually quite innovative. It could significantly reduce the learning curve for new hires." Logan looked up from his computer, a flicker of pride crossing his face. "You think so?" Deonna nodded, allowing herself a small smile. "I do. It shows that you're starting to think like an HR professional, considering the needs of the employees and how to meet them effectively." For a moment, they shared a look of mutual understanding, a silent acknowledgment of how far they had come. Then, as if suddenly aware of the intimacy of the moment, they both quickly turned back to their work. As the weeks passed, Deonna found herself increasingly aware of Logan in ways that went beyond the professional. She noticed the way his