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Chapter 9: The Public Reckoning

Elara and Julian face a public media onslaught as the board attempts to frame Elara for corporate espionage. Elara successfully pivots the narrative during a press conference, establishing herself as a partner rather than a liability. However, the victory is short-lived as the security perimeter is breached, and the true architect of the sabotage, Clara Vance, confronts Elara in the private sanctuary of the estate.