Chapter 31: Controlling the Narrative

Elena Marchand moved with purpose as she addressed the room, her tone measured and confident. "The plan will work. We have this under control," she assured the team, her sharp eyes meeting each of theirs in turn. "Kerrigan, it’s vital that you stay out of the spotlight. You need to be seen carrying on with business as usual. We can’t afford for you to be drawn into this, not with what’s at stake."

Kerrigan’s expression was calm, though a shadow of doubt flickered in her eyes. “I understand. Evelynn, Gabriella, you’ll accompany me to Dragon Corporation. I’ll be in my office, out of sight, and keeping to the day’s agenda.”

Evelynn nodded, already mentally preparing for the task. “We’ll make sure you’re safe and out of the media’s reach.”

Gabriella added, “We’ll keep things low-key. No one will even know you’re there.”

Elena held up a finger. “Almost. We need people to know she is there. Business as usual. Nothing out of the ordinary.”

Kerrigan gave a curt nod of approval before turning