CHAPTER FORTY THREE – FALLING FOR HIM

One evening, long after most of the staff had gone home, Miguel found himself in the security room, reviewing old surveillance footage. He watched as Karina worked late into the night, her dedication and passion evident even through the grainy video. As he watched her tirelessly pouring over reports and strategizing with her team, Miguel felt a pang of guilt. He had been so blinded by his initial anger that he had failed to see Karina's true potential. The next day, Miguel called an emergency board meeting. As the executives filed in, curious about the sudden summons, Miguel steeled himself for what he was about to do. "Ladies and gentlemen," he began, his voice steady. "I've called you here today to discuss the future of our satellite office. As you know, we've seen remarkable growth in that division over the past few months. I believe it's time we recognized the driving force behind that success." He paused, taking a deep breath. "I'd like to propose a promotion for Karina Zaslav