The young woman beside Thomas leaned closer and asked him softly, "Who is she, Mr. Lowe?"
He answered without hesitation. "You know Mr. Fuller from Fuller Corporation? She's his mate, Scarlett Stovall."
Her eyes lit up at once. "Wow, what a fortunate woman. I heard Mr. Fuller is not only young but also—"
Her voice faded into the distance as I walked away. I didn't need to hear the rest. The tone she used, the slight shift in her voice, was enough. Some connections spoke for themselves, even without clear words.
HiTech had several sites across J City, and after visiting a few, fatigue started to settle in my shoulders. The day had been long, the kind that drains more than just energy. I reviewed the list again and chose to focus only on locations with more serious issues.
By the time I reached the final site in the South District, something felt off.
