Chapter 41 Rise From The Ashes

• The press conference was a spectacle not because of the flashing lights or sharp questions, but because Sandra Vega stood tall behind the podium with a quiet, unshakable authority. Cameras clicked in a rhythmic flurry, their hunger for drama now redirected toward triumph.
• She wore a crisp white blazer, her dark hair swept into a low chignon. Steve stood beside her not overshadowing, not controlling — but supportive, proud. A new era was being declared, not with fanfare but with poised determination.
• "Lancaster Global has always stood for innovation and integrity," Sandra began, her voice steady despite the cacophony of attention. "We faltered. But we confronted it head-on. Now, with renewed leadership and full transparency, we rise again stronger, cleaner, and committed to building something better."