Chapter 23

• Lucian’s POV
• My alarm blared at 6:00 AM, but I buried myself deeper under the blankets, not wanting to face the day. Despite my position as CEO and the freedom it granted me, I had a routine of arriving at the office early. This morning, though, all I wanted was to stay in bed and forget about work.
• The alarm went off again at 6:15, dragging me out of my restless sleep. It was Monday, and with the dreaded board meeting at 9:00, I felt a surge of anxiety. The board meetings were never easy; they were always a battleground of criticism and endless questioning.