Chapter 20 - THE PRESS CONFERENCE
By Friday afternoon, Clara Vance stepped out of the Vance-Sterling headquarters to address the national media.
Dressed in her signature white executive suit, she walked down the granite steps flanked by her legal team and private security.
Hundreds of reporters and camera crews jammed the street, shouting questions over the roar of downtown traffic.
Clara paused at the podium, her dark bob haircut framing a face of absolute poise and unyielding strength.
"Effective today, Vance Global Holdings is establishing a zero-tolerance policy for corporate corruption and domestic intimidation," Clara announced clearly.
"We have proven that no amount of privilege or arrogance can protect those who prey on the vulnerable."
"Our empire stands stronger, cleaner, and more transparent than ever before in its history."
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Flashbulbs blinded the street for several seconds as journalists scrambled to type out breaking news updates on their devices.
Clara turned away from the microphones with graceful confidence, walking back into the secure lobby without looking back.
