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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.

back in that effortlessly stylish way Italians

hope it's the good stuff," I say, trying to inject a bit of humor into

the room. "And Sofia Fernandez, head of

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campaign, can we wtop this up, Hugo?" She says

Winona and her

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

perfect. Even her long dark hair seems scared to be

voice smooth but detached. "It's important we maintain Nexus Global's public image. Especially during times of... transition. Do not communicate with any media channel unless you have cleared it with me." Her tone is professional, but the message is

deep breath, trying to steady myself. "Thank you

say, sarcastically.

and I catch the faintest hint of annoyed amusement in

and it's like being hit

speed and precision that leaves me scrambling to keep up. She runs through figures,

to focus on the East European markets," Astrid says, her eyes locking onto

down notes, though I

the occasional French phrase, probably just to remind me of my supposed ignorance. Il est essentiel de

grateful for Viktor's silent support. Hugo, oblivious to the exchange, continues his rundown

me as though I might derail

I nod, feeling the

course. We'll make sure everything stays

with Gus and

it." I say but I really have no

unfamiliar waters. The sheer scale of this operation

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and every minute that passes, I realize just how out of

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