Chapter 4. Press Conference

The cameras went berserk as soon as I made an appearance. I’m sure I looked as composed and confident as a CEO would look, but deep down, I was a nervous wreck.

“You’ve got this, Blake. You’ve got this.”

I told myself repeatedly.

I walked to the podium and smiled confidently at the team of reporters.

“Hello,” I said into the mic.

The questions rolled immediately.

“Miss Blake, how does it feel to be the new CEO of a multi-million company?”

I remembered all the lectures Judy, the head of the company’s PR team, had given me.

Always take a moment before answering.

“Frankly, I’m still in shock, considering the circumstances that led to this.”

I was tempted to turn sideways and look at Judy for her approval, but I couldn’t risk appearing unsure of my environment.

Another reporter threw a question at me. “How do you intend to head the company? This would be the first time you would be even involved in the affairs of the comp