The sun was just beginning to rise over Bonifacio Global City, casting a golden hue across the glass towers that symbolized corporate dominance. Inside Sentinel Systems' headquarters, the atmosphere was anything but quiet. The company had gone from being an ambitious tech firm to a global powerhouse, and the world was finally realizing it.
Matthew Borja sat in his office, his gaze fixed on the sprawling cityscape below. It was the first time in months that he had taken a moment to simply observe. Despite the chaos that the world was facing, Sentinel was stronger than ever. The numbers didn't lie.
A soft knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.
"Come in," he called out.
Angel Therese Sue stepped inside, her usual composed demeanor intact, though her eyes carried a hint of excitement. She held a thick folder in her hands, the kind that only arrived when there was something monumental to discuss.