Chapter 289

Madison

The site manager, Frank Turner, a burly man, greeted us at the trailer door with a firm handshake.

“Mr. Knight, Ms. Harper, welcome to the Riverside Plaza site,” he said, gesturing us inside. “The team’s waiting.”

The trailer was cramped but functional, with blueprints covering most available surfaces and a large conference table dominating the center. Six people rose as we entered, their expressions a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

Alexander nodded curtly. “Let’s not waste time. Show me what you’ve got.”

A woman in her forties stepped forward, introducing herself as Diane Peters, the lead architect. “Mr. Knight, we’ve revised the atrium design as requested.” She unrolled a large blueprint across the table. “The central skylight has been expanded by thirty percent, allowing more natural light throughout the main concourse.”

I positioned myself slightly behind Alexander, tablet poised to capture key points. His presence filled