Chapter 17 A Little Drama

• During the car ride, Tony was a whirlwind of business, talking on the phone and barking orders with the efficiency of a caffeinated executive. He juggled calls about mergers, market shares, and a surprise cake delivery for a very important client.
• Each conversation was punctuated with phrases like, “Make it happen!” and “We need results, not excuses!”
• Meanwhile, Marissa sat silently beside him, staring blankly out the window. Her expression was a mix of despair and confusion, as though she had just realized she’d been cast in a reality TV show she never signed up for.