"Because we're still selling under the Langston name," Maeve shot back. "Because every product carries our reputation. And because if we don't fix this proactively, the lawsuits will cost us ten times what this recall would."
That got their attention. Money talked when morality didn't.
"The Takahashi merger," Maeve continued, "depends on us demonstrating commitment to quality and safety. Right now, Jade Kensington is on every news channel claiming we're covering up dangerous products. We can either prove her wrong with decisive action, or we can look like we're doing the bare minimum. Which do you think inspires confidence in our Japanese partners?"
Sterling frowned. "The merger is already negotiated…"
"Contracts aren't signed," Carter interjected suddenly. "And Hiroshi Tanaka has expr
