The atmosphere inside Cross Entertainment's executive boardroom remained calm on the surface, but Adrian knew better than anyone seated there that calmness inside this industry usually meant people were calculating something dangerous.
The large digital screen at the front of the room continued displaying headlines connected to Halcyon and Evelyn while market analysts shifted through statistics showing audience engagement, rising search numbers, and public reactions that changed almost every hour.
One article disappeared.
Another appeared immediately after.
HALCYON UNDER FIRE.
WHO IS EVELYN HART REALLY?
THE INDUSTRY'S NEWEST OBSESSION.
Adrian leaned back slightly in his chair, fingers resting loosely against the armrest while the discussion continued around him, though his attention had long drifted away from the numbers being projected across the screen.
Because despite the controversy, despite the pressure surrounding Halcyon, one thing remained obvious.
