CHAPTER 234: THE URGENT CALL

Sarah's voice was a frantic blur over the phone. Her words tumbled out like a waterfall, each one more panicked than the last. "Victoria, it's a disaster! The presentation is a total mess. We need you, now!" Her nails dug into her palm as she gripped the phone tighter. "Sarah, slow down," she managed to say; her voice was steady despite the anxiety she felt in her. "What happened? What's wrong with the presentation?" Sarah's breathing was ragged. "The slides, they're all wrong. The data is off, and the visuals are terrible. And the worst part? The CEO is arriving in ten minutes for a walkthrough!" Panic, thick and suffocating, began to seep into Victoria's consciousness. This was the big one, the presentation that could make or break the quarter. She swung her legs over the side of the bed and grabbed a robe. "Okay, Sarah, calm down. I'm on my way. Give me ten minutes." Sarah's response was a hysterical affirmation. Victoria knew she had to move fast. As she rushed to get ready, he