CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE – THE GOLDEN GATES MEET

The conference room at Golden Gates Enterprises took Kayla's breath away. Towering windows offered a panoramic view of the London skyline, while sumptuous leather chairs surrounded an immense mahogany table. Squaring her shoulders, Kayla strode in just as the Golden Gates team filtered to their seats, led by CEO Jonathan Kirkpatrick himself. She recognized the imposing older man from her research - he had a reputation for being as ruthless in business as he was impeccably dressed. "Good morning," Kayla began confidently, sending Jeremy and her Storm Enterprises squad an encouraging nod. "I'd like to thank you all for taking the time to meet with us..." For the next ninety minutes, Kayla was in her element. She dazzled the room with her innovative vision, flawless professionalism, and comprehensive strategies to take Golden Gates' event portfolio to new heights. By the time her final projections and reports had been passed around, an impressed murmur rippled through the room. Jonath