The peaceful rhythm of the morning was shattered not by a crisis, but by the sharp, familiar sound of the security buzzer at the front entrance. Ren and Fang, who had been settled in the library reviewing the latest drafts for the Harmony Project, exchanged a look of immediate, synchronized alertness.
Steward Paul appeared at the doorway a moment later, his expression as composed as ever, though he looked slightly apologetic. "Chairman, CEO Pax and Boss Wolf are in the drawing-room. They insisted it was urgent."
Ren sighed, setting his pen down with a controlled movement. "I suspect our quiet period has officially concluded."
Fang rose, smoothing the front of his jacket. "At least it is them and not an unexpected shadow-breach."
