Caleb's face was a mix of disbelief and rage as he stared at me from across the R&D department floor.
"You've completed the energy solution? In full?" He almost choked on his words.
I kept my expression neutral, enjoying his barely contained fury. "Yes. I'll send it over right away. Was there anything else you needed, Vice President Horton?"
Without waiting for his response, I turned and walked to my office, feeling his eyes burning into my back. The moment I closed my door, I allowed myself a small smile. Years of being underestimated had taught me to savor these moments of triumph.
I was typing up a concise email with my solution attached when a light knock came at my door. Ian Coleman and Leo Finch entered, concern etched on their faces.
"Elara, was Caleb giving you trouble again?" Ian asked, his normally jovial face serious.
Leo crossed his arms. "We saw him cornering you. Guy's been on a warpath since yesterday."
