Chapter 1012
Chapter 1012:
Minutes crawled by, each one slower than the last.
Before she knew it, morning had arrived.
Millie got up, ready to dive into another packed workday. She had already mapped out her agenda.
First up was a visit to an exhibition hosted by a company that had caught her attention. Her sources had told her they were preparing for their Series A funding, and Millie planned to make meaningful connections while touring the venue herself. If everything went smoothly, it could mark the beginning of something big.
The sound of Ari’s piano practice drifted up the stairs, a soft, melodic thread that made Millie smile.
After collecting her things, she cast one last glance at Ari, still immersed in the keys, before heading to the garage. Today, she bypassed her usual Porsche, choosing the less conspicuous Audi instead.
Her driver—who also served as her bodyguard—gave her a brief nod and started the engine. They stopped to pick up her assistant, Taylor Salazar, on the way to the exhibition.
With the radio murmuring in the background, Taylor began her briefing. “Alongside our main targets, several other companies are worth noting. For example, we just received news about p>
She mentioned a particular firm, and Millie listened attentively.
Even during her marriage to Brandon, she had maintained the habit of tracking industry developments, consulting analysts, and keeping her research sharp.
Reclaiming her family’s legacy had always been her quiet, long-term goal. The groundwork—market analysis, project evaluations—had begun years before her recent success.
Yesterday’s opening ceremony had merely been a public milestone; the real work had been underway for a long time.
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝖈𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩶𝖼𝗈𝗺
Attending today’s exhibition was simply the next step.
Millie scrolled through the latest reports on her tablet, reviewing the data Taylor had just sent. Her mind churned.
One company in particular caught her attention. It was a surprising new player that had suddenly risen to challenge the industry leaders.
She had flagged them in earlier research, but their recent breakthroughs set them apart from the competition.
“How’s everyone at the company handling things?” Millie asked casually.
“They’re following the leads you highlighted,” Taylor replied. “And they’re also progressing on that other task p>
Millie nodded. “And the matter I talked to you about yesterday p>
“Already in motion,” Taylor said, glancing at her boss through the rearview mirror. “I’ve assigned a team. We’re pushing to finish as quickly as possible p>
“Good.” Millie closed her tablet and looked out the window.
The sky was heavy with clouds. She hoped everything would unfold smoothly.
Soon they arrived at the exhibition. Though labeled an “exhibition,” it was really an exclusive industry gathering. Attendance was by invitation only, and every guest was a person of influence. Each booth represented a company with its own distinct strengths.