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315 Out of My Depth

315 Out of My Depth (Jayden)

When I step into Nexus Global's head office, I'm hit with the sheer magnitude of what this place represents. It's nothing like Brennan Industries. Everything here screams perfection and wealth.

It's not just a business, it's a world, and from the moment I walked through those doors, I knew I wasn't just stepping into an office. This place could fit three Brennan Industries in it Viktor stays close, guiding me through the labyrinth of glass and steel, the entire place buzzing with activity. Nexus Global runs like a machine. No time for small talk, no casual greetings. Everyone moves with purpose, their eyes locked on screens or buried in thick files.

Hugo strides ahead, barely looking back as he leads the way.

As we step into the massive boardroom, I'm greeted by faces I don't recognize. And none of them seem particularly excited to meet me. I take a seat at the head of the table, feeling the weight of their judgmental stares. Viktor stands quietly behind me, like a shadow, while Hugo, ever the master of the room, takes his place beside me.

"Welcome, Mr. Jayden Brennan," Hugo says, his voice formal, but there's an unmistakable edge of condescension in his tone. "Let me introduce the key members of your team."

He

gestures to the woman seated directly across from me. "This is Astrid Koenig, our Head of Operations."

Astrid stands to greet me with a nod. She's tall and striking, with a platinum blonde bob that's sharp enough to cut glass.

"Mr. Brennan," Astrid says, her tone clipped and efficient. "It's a pleasure." But there's no smile, no

warmth. Just business.

"Likewise," I reply, trying to match her energy, but I'm already feeling like I've walked into something! wasn't entirely prepared for.

"And this," Hugo continues, gesturing to the man beside Astrid, is Matteo Ricci, our Chief Financial Officer."

Well, he looks nothing like Lance.

the epitome of casual confidence. He's impeccably dressed in a vy suit. A very expensive suit. His dark hair slicked back in that effortlessly stylish way Italians seem

good stuff," I say, trying to inject a bit of humor into the tense atmosphere. But Matteo's smile doesn't reach his eyes.

the room. "And Sofia Fernandez, head of Public

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area of expertise.

the middle of developing a campaign, can we wtop this up, Hugo?" She says in an acid

Winona and her

gives her a look

posture perfect. Even her long dark hair

media channel unless you have cleared it with me." Her tone is professional, but the message is clear: they're all watching me, and none of them are sure

breath, trying to steady myself. "Thank you all for the warm

say, sarcastically.

catch the faintest

it's like

Nexus Global with a speed and precision that leaves me scrambling to keep up. She runs through

eyes locking onto mine. "There are inefficiencies that

I say, jotting down notes, though I already feel

chimes in, smoothly gliding through the conversation, inserting the occasional French phrase, probably just to remind me of my supposed ignorance. Il est essentiel de ne

the exchange,

asks, glancing at me as though I might derail the company's reputation

I nod, feeling the

words. "Of course. We'll make

Gus and

work on it." I say but I really

unfamiliar waters. The sheer scale of

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