(Zara)
I reached my desk after the meeting and placed my laptop down before sitting. I'd spent nearly an hour trying to concentrate on the presentation instead of Sebastian Wolfe. That would have been easier if a senior manager hadn't questioned why I was on the project. I could still remember everyone turning to look at me.
I'd defended my idea, and the design team had shown interest. That should have made me happy, but I couldn't forget the questions about my appointment. Sebastian had defended my qualifications in front of everyone. Unfortunately, I knew why he'd personally selected me.
Priya appeared beside my desk carrying two coffees.
"You survived," she said.
"Barely."
"Barely? Zara, you handled Collins better than people who've worked here for years."
"He didn't seem impress
