Chapter 116

The Kane Industries conference center buzzed with tension as stockholders filed into the auditorium. Camille watched from the wings, studying the anxious faces of investors and board members gathering for the emergency meeting.

Hannah Zhao approached with a tablet. “Everything’s running perfectly. All Grid systems nominal.”

“And the independent assessment?” Camille asked.

“Just arrived.” Hannah handed her a sealed envelope. “The Grid exceeds every safety parameter by significant margins.”

Camille nodded, scanning the room again. “Is Herod here?”

“Fifth row center, moving toward the front.”

She spotted him, confident and poised as he greeted several board members. The stage manager appeared, signaling they were ready.

Camille straightened Victoria’s midnight blue jacket, tailored to fit her perfectly. Wearing it felt like carrying a piece of Victoria’s strength.

“He wants you to lose your temper,” Hannah reminded her. “To appear emotion