Gemotions

The press release blinked at him from the screen. He let out a whoop of unrestrained delight, startling the intern who was quietly filing papers. He didn’t care. This was validation. This was the payoff.

John had invested everything – time, energy, and a significant portion of his soul – into this company. He'd seen the writing on the wall for months, and he'd positioned himself perfectly. His phone buzzed, a flood of congratulatory messages already pouring in.

He stood up, stretched, and walked over to the coffee machine. The cheap office brew suddenly tasted like the finest champagne. He was already planning his victory lap, a series of strategic conversations designed to solidify his newly solidified position.