Chapter 139

Author's POV The elevator doors slid open with a soft ping, and Sylvia straightened her blazer as a delegation from Vertex Corporation stepped onto Frostline's executive floor. She'd prepared extensively for this progress report, but wasn't expecting the shower of praise they immediately directed toward both her and Alpha Astra, who had joined them in the conference room. "Mrs. Frost, your General Manager is truly exceptional," said the Vertex executive director, his wolf energy practically humming with approval. "The younger generation pushing the older one forward, indeed!" Another representative nodded enthusiastically. "With Ms. Frost at the helm, I'm confident our partnership will only grow stronger." "We're getting old," chuckled a third, a distinguished she-wolf with silver-streaked hair. "It's these young talents we rely on now." Alpha Astra's face bloomed with a smile that hadn't faded since the meeting began. Having Vertex praise her daughter reflected well on her own leaders