Chapter 23 The Design Dilemma

• Lexi walked into her father’s office with a mixture of nerves and determination swirling in her chest. Dressed sharply and clutching a notepad, she was ready to begin her first day at the company. It was a moment she’d long avoided—but now, there was no turning back.
• Richard Martin greeted her with a nod of approval and handed her a thick folder. “Glad you’re here, Lexi. I’ve got something for you—your first project.”
• Lexi opened the folder and scanned the pages. Diagrams. Branding briefs. Floorplans. Technical jargon she didn’t recognize.