#Chapter 58 – Piece by Piece

Olivia's POV The high-rise conference room exuded luxury and power, its floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the skyline. I sat to Derek’s right, my notebook open in front of me, though I doubted I’d use it. My role here was far less conventional than the average business consultant. The executives from Lygon Enterprises entered the room, their tailored suits and confident strides signaling they were used to being in control. Derek greeted them with a firm handshake, his Alpha presence filling the space. “Gentlemen,” he began, his tone smooth and unhurried. “Thank you for taking the time to meet with us. I trust we can come to an arrangement that benefits us all.” I kept my expression neutral, but as the men took their seats, I let my empathy to reach out. It was a subtle, a gentle probing of the emotions swirling around the room. Confidence. Skepticism. One of them, the younger man to Derek’s left, radiated nervousness. He wasn’t fully sold on t