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Chapter 95
Cordy straightened up slowly, her heart warmed by Gary’s words. She had been in this battle alone for so long, but in this moment, the voices of support were a reminder that not all was lost. It was small, but enough to reignite the fire within her.
“I won’t chase anyone away,” she said, her tone firm but softened by gratitude. “I need each one of you now more than ever. Together, we can pull through this.”
One by one, the other department heads voiced their support, each person vowing to stand by her and work tirelessly to salvage Starstream Group. The sense of unity in the room began to shift the atmosphere, from one of fear and doubt to determination and resolve.
Noel, who had been watching the proceedings with a carefully veiled expression, remained silent, but her eyes flickered with something almost imperceptible—perhaps a flicker of doubt, or perhaps a realization that her machinations might not unfold as she had hoped.
As the meeting came to an end, Cordy stood by the door, watching the staff file out with renewed purpose. She had given them a plan, a vision—now it was time to execute it, no matter how hard the road ahead seemed.
But as the last person left, she turned to Noel, her gaze hardening with the weight of unspoken words. “I don’t need you to fake concern,” Cordy said quietly. “I know exactly what you’re doing. You’ll get what’s coming to you.”
Noel looked taken aback for a moment, her confidence faltering just slightly, but she quickly masked it with a small, dismissive smile. “I’m just worried about the company, sis. After all, we’re family, aren’t we?”
Cordy didn’t respond. She simply turned away, her resolve unwavering. She had more important matters to focus on—this was just another petty game Noel was playing, but she had bigger battles ahead.
The next day, Cordy prepared for the press conference with a level of focus that surprised even her. The media would be waiting, ready to devour any weakness they could find in her. But this time, she would be the one dictating the terms.
The press room was filled with flashing cameras and murmurs of anticipation as she took the stage. The weight of the moment pressed on her shoulders, but she stood tall, her gaze steady and unwavering.
“Good morning, everyone,” Cordy began, her voice clear and strong. “I stand before you today not just as the owner of Starstream Group, but as a woman who has been unfairly attacked. But I am not here to offer excuses. I am here to take responsibility for what has happened.”
The cameras clicked, capturing every word.
“I know that many of you have questions. You want answers, and I will give them to you. But let me be clear—Starstream Group has never and will never engage in deceit. I will not allow a single mistake in my past to define the future of this company. We will emerge from this stronger than ever.”
Cordy’s eyes scanned the room, locking with reporters as she spoke. “I have taken the necessary steps to ensure that our customers are refunded. We will not ignore their concerns. I will not run from the truth, but I will not let this scandal take down everything we’ve worked so hard for.”
The murmurs grew louder, but Cordy didn’t waver. She knew the road would be long, and the path would be filled with obstacles. But she also knew that she could fight through them—this time, with allies at her side and a determination that could not be shaken.
“I ask for your understanding,” Cordy continued, “but most of all, I ask for your respect for Starstream Group. We are not a brand that will fall to scandal. We will rise, rebuild, and restore what has been damaged.”
The room fell silent for a moment, the tension palpable as the reporters absorbed her words.
“I’m ready for any questions you may have,” she said, her tone resolute.
And just like that, the press conference was no longer just about defending her reputation—it was about reclaiming the narrative. Cordy Sachs wasn’t just a victim of gossip. She was a force to be reckoned with, and she wasn’t going anywhere.