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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.

suit. His dark hair slicked back in that effortlessly stylish way Italians seem to have a

bit of humor into the tense atmosphere. But Matteo's smile doesn't

person in the room.

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of expertise. They should get

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

and her won't get

gives her a look like a mother admonishing

a chic outfit, her posture perfect. Even her long dark hair seems scared

maintain Nexus Global's public image. Especially during times of... transition. Do not communicate with any media channel unless you have cleared it with

steady myself. "Thank you all for the

say, sarcastically.

the faintest

like being

the logistics and operations of Nexus Global with a speed and precision that leaves me scrambling to keep up. She runs through figures, projections, and

European markets," Astrid says, her eyes locking onto mine. "There are inefficiencies that need to be

jotting down notes, though I already feel

the occasional French phrase, probably just to remind me of my supposed ignorance. Il est essentiel de ne rien négliger," he says to Astrid, who nods in agreement. I catch Viktor rolling his eyes

silent support. Hugo, oblivious to the exchange, continues

at me as though I might derail the company's reputation single-handedly. "We need to ensure the transition remains smooth, both

I nod, feeling the

course. We'll make sure everything stays

Gus and his

it." I say but I really have no

feel myself sinking deeper and deeper into unfamiliar waters. The sheer scale of this operation

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of

minute that passes, I realize just how out

cutting through the others' demands. "Perhaps now

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