CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY TWO – A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE COMPANY

The next morning, Jasmine arrived at the studio early, a spring in her step that had been missing for months. As she unlocked the door, she was surprised to find she wasn't the first one there. Mia and Jake were already setting up their workstations, chatting animatedly about a new project idea. "Morning, you two," Jasmine called out, unable to keep the smile from her voice. "You're here early." Mia looked up, her eyes bright with an enthusiasm Jasmine hadn't seen in far too long. "We couldn't wait to get started. Jake and I were talking last night about a collaborative piece, something that captures everything we've been through... but also where we're going." Jasmine felt a warmth spread through her chest. This was exactly what she'd hoped for – her team coming together, creating, moving forward. "That sounds amazing," she said. "I can't wait to see what you come up with." As the rest of the team trickled in, Jasmine was struck by the change in atmosphere. Gone was the tension,