By the time she reached the conference room, the team was already there. A mix of worried faces and hopeful eyes looked up at her as she walked in. The room fell quiet.
Georgia stopped at the head of the table and placed her hands on its edge. “I know you’ve seen the news,” she began, voice firm but not cold. “And I know what some people are thinking right now. But we’re not here to panic over rumors. We’re here to remind them who we are.”
A small wave of relief seemed to move through the room. The team sat up straighter, watching her.
“I want a statement out in the next hour,” Georgia said. “Simple and honest. No big words, no fancy promises. Just this...” She paused, took a breath, and looked around at them.
“Brooks Enterprises is strong. Our team is strong. Our work speaks for itse
