Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1090

The screen flickered, then the call connected. On the other side was a wide, sunlit conference room. Janus Sphere Technologies’ top executives sat in their suits, backs straight, looking every bit the corporate elite. They’d been quietly chatting among themselves, but the moment a young woman appeared on the big screen, the whole room fell silent.

Emmy wore a pale yellow turtleneck sweater that made her fair skin look almost luminous. Her hair was a soft, slightly messy bob that barely brushed her shoulders, making her look like she could still be in high school. Her clothes were casual, and the background behind her was just an ordinary study room. She looked easily a decade or two younger than everyone else in the room, but not one person dared to underestimate her.

Every executive stood up and gave a respectful bow toward the screen. “Good morning, Mr. Lincoln.” Their greeting was perfectly synchronized, and you could hear the genuine awe in their voices. Everyone knew that Mr. Lincoln wasn’t just a director at Janus Sphere Technologies. She was a tech genius. The company’s steady growth came not only from Mr. Nelson’s tough leadership but also from Mr. Lincoln’s brilliant decisions.

Emmy nodded slightly, her expression composed. In that moment, the quiet force she projected felt just like the man whose whereabouts were still a mystery.

“Please, take your seats.”

“Mr. Nelson is dealing with some special matters right now and won’t be able to join us.”

“I’ll be handling the reports on the resort project and headquarters today.”

“Let’s get started.”

She didn’t waste a single word. The executives immediately snapped to attention, each taking turns to present their monthly summaries. Emmy listened carefully, jotting down notes from time to time.

An hour later, the presentations wrapped up. The conference room went dead quiet, everyone holding their breath as they waited for her verdict.

Emmy capped her pen and looked at the screen.

“Let’s talk about the resort’s promotional video first.”

“Mercedes’s image is spot-on for us. That cool, high-end vibe really makes the video pop.”

The marketing director finally let out the breath he’d been holding, but before a smile could even appear, Emmy switched gears.

“But we’re not just building a pretty resort.”

“The real strength of Janus Sphere Technologies is our AI ecosystem. It’s the integration of intelligence and nature. But in the video, except for a few close-ups of the robots, I don’t see that at all.”

“Have the editors redo it. Put our core tech front and center. I want visuals that really grab people.”

The marketing director broke out in a cold sweat, nodding so fast it looked painful.

“Of course, Mr. Lincoln. We’ll get right on it.”

The video call ended. Back in the conference room, the tension finally let up. A few executives let out long, relieved sighs.

“Seriously, Mr. Lincoln just keeps getting scarier. That meeting felt like walking through a minefield.”

“No kidding. She looks so young, probably still in school, but her presence is unreal.”

“That’s what genius looks like, I guess. Did you notice? Every issue she brought up hit exactly where we’re struggling.”

“Right on target, every time. She’s just as sharp as Mr. Nelson.”

“With these two young directors leading us, Janus Sphere Technologies has a bright future ahead.”

Meanwhile, in the study room, Emmy took off her headphones and rubbed her forehead. The commanding, decisive energy from just moments ago faded away completely. She stared out at the sunshine streaming through the window, but her gaze grew distant.

Another couple of weeks had slipped by. James had been missing for over a month now.

Lately, she’d been glued to international news, hoping for any scrap of information. Thankfully, she’d gotten some updates through Abriella and Steve, who’d told her about a few major incidents happening near the border.