Celeste adjusted the cuffs of her pristine white blazer as she stood at the head of the conference table, a poised figure of authority and ambition.
The fallout from the scandal was still rippling through the industry, but instead of retreating, she was ready to strike back harder than ever.
Across from her, a group of investors and executives sat, waiting for her to speak. They had seen the headlines, the betrayal by Marlon Chase, the destruction of Lillian Mercer’s reputation.
Some had doubted whether Celeste Laurent would survive the storm, but today, she was about to prove why she wasn’t just surviving, she was about to dominate.
She cleared her throat, exuding the same confidence that had built her empire. “Ladies and gentlemen, I understand that recent events have caused concer
