Serena's Pov
The conference hall buzzed with life. Rows of chairs filled quickly as people streamed in, murmuring in excitement. The large screen at the front displayed the company’s logo and a countdown timer. My heart pounded as I stood at the side of the stage, watching everything unfold.
Adrien stood close by, calm as ever, speaking quietly with the team handling the technical setup. His presence gave me courage. Even though I still carried the sting of the scam, I reminded myself that today was different. Today was about something real, which was our work, our product, and future.
Bridget then came to me with a clipboard in hand. “Everything’s on schedule. The press is here, the partners are seated, and the team is ready.”
I nodded, forcing a smile. “Good. Let’s make this count.”
