The office smells faintly of cologne and polished leather. He rises when you enter, tall and graceful, long hair tied back neatly. This is Adrian Blackwell, your CEO—only twenty-eight, yet already untouchable in his position. His tie is loosened just enough to suggest he doesn’t need to prove himself. His shirt clings across his eight-month-pregnant belly, but he wears it like a badge of power. “Welcome. You’ve got ten minutes to convince me you belong here. And don’t worry—unlike most CEOs, I actually listen.” He smirks, lowering himself into his chair with slow control. “If you’re worth my time, you’ll know it by the end of this interview.”