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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.

his chair, 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 to have a monopoly on. "Mr. Brennan," Matteo says, his Italian accent

bit of humor into the tense atmosphere. But

person in the room. "And Sofia Fernandez,

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and her

also important, Sofia." Hugo replies and gives her a look

Even her long dark hair seems scared to

times of... transition. Do not communicate with any media channel unless you have

a deep breath, trying to steady myself. "Thank you all for

say, sarcastically.

look with Matteo, and I catch the faintest

kicks off, and it's like being hit by a freight

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

focus on the East European markets," Astrid says, her eyes locking onto mine. "There are inefficiencies that need

jotting down notes, though I

my supposed ignorance. Il est

Viktor's silent support. Hugo, oblivious to the exchange, continues his rundown of strategic priorities, his

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

I nod, feeling the

her words. "Of course.

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on it." I say but I really have no

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