The morning sun filtered through the tall glass windows of the Howard Enterprises tower, casting golden streaks across the polished marble floors of the executive wing. Jake adjusted the cuffs of his navy-blue suit as he stepped into his office, a quiet space nestled on the 15th floor. The walls were lined with dark oak shelves, cluttered with legal files, architectural drafts, and a few framed photographs from company galas. His desk, sleek and modern, sat beneath a large abstract painting Claire had once picked out during a business trip to New York.
He had barely placed his briefcase on the desk when his phone buzzed. The screen lit up with a reminder: "Reminder: Talk to Andrew re: Claire's proposed meeting."
