Chapter 71

Chapter 71: CLARA's POV

"Stability," Kaelen said, leaning forward slightly, "is not the same as strength. A stable company crumbles the moment external pressure is applied. A strong company adapts. Evolves. Uses challenges as opportunities for growth."

He pulled up another screen—financial projections, market analysis, data I recognized from business school.

"Caldwell has been 'stable' for fifteen