CHAPTER 221: AFTER WE BREAK

Caleb sat at his desk, the weight of the morning's events pressing heavily on his chest. The empty chair across from him seemed to mock him, a silent testament to Juliet's absence. He buried his face in his hands, trying to will away the image of her leaving, of her choosing Daniel over him. The anger and frustration simmered just below the surface, threatening to spill over. He clenched his fists and repeated to himself like a mantra, "I don't need Juliet. I don't need Juliet. I don't need Juliet." But no matter how many times he said it, the words rang hollow. His heart refused to believe it. She was everything to him, and losing her felt like losing a part of his soul. Just as he was about to succumb to the overwhelming sense of loss, his phone rang. The sound jolted him back to reality. He glanced at the caller ID: Jonathan, one of the senior board members. Caleb took a deep breath, steeling himself for the conversation. He knew this call was crucial. It was his chance to pro