A week later, Maya's phone buzzed with an unexpected email.
From: Langley (The Pulse)
Subject: Let's Talk
She stared at the screen. Why was he emailing her?
Curious, she opened it.
Maya,
I've been keeping an eye on Concrete Roses. Impressive start. Let's meet. I have an offer for you.
Her stomach twisted.
She hadn't spoken to Langley since the day she quit. Now he wanted to "talk"?
Maya debated ignoring the email. But she wasn't the type to walk away from an opportunity—even if it came from the man who once dismissed her ambition.
She typed back.
Maya: I'm available tomorrow afternoon. Let me know a time.