CHAPTER 27 PERFECT

THIRD PERSON POV The atmosphere in Jared's office had shifted. A sense of quiet triumph buzzed through the air, a rare lightness lifting the usual tension. Sabrina's plan had worked better than anyone expected, and Jared, while still focused and serious, seemed different — more at ease, his demeanor subtly transformed by the events of the day. He found himself watching her more than he intended, not just because of her presence but because of the sharp intelligence she had shown. He had known she was clever, but seeing her navigate his world, manipulating his rivals with such ease, brought a new level of admiration. She wasn’t just quick-witted or brave; she had a mind for strategy, a knack for reading people, and he liked that about her. More than he would admit, even to himself. Sabrina sat at the corner of his office, surrounded by papers and files, her focus undeterred. She had slipped into this role with a kind of quiet confidence, offering suggestions, guiding some of his deci