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Chapter 187: Beyond the Sterling Name
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2026-05-21 14:17:00Sam's POV
That win against Northridge changed everything, even if it didn’t seem like it at first. A single game shifted how the season unfolded, quietly rewriting what came next.
Out past the fading echoes of old rumors, Sterling Industries stepped forward again. A steadier board, broader in voices and views, approved bold moves across continents. Side by side we ran those meetings - Ethan and me - not ahead, not behind. Gone were labels like his firm or my small part. Sh
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