IPO was canceled.

Investors pulled out.

Credit lines were frozen.

The company was collapsing.

Ethan spent days trying to fix it.

Every call ended the same way:

“We’re sorry… this decision comes from above.”

Meanwhile—

Emily sat on a quiet terrace overlooking the park, a warm cup of coffee in her hands. Her father sat across from her.

“Do you regret it?” he continue reading …