Pov Samantha ***I woke before the alarm, the remnants of the Brazilian sun completely bleached from my mind, replaced by the cool, sharp focus of the impending media blitz. The penthouse was already humming. Benjamin was dressed in a pristine charcoal suit, his face calm, his energy a contained, directed force.The living room, usually a haven, was unrecognizable. It had been transformed into a highly controlled media staging area. Camera crews and lighting equipment, vetted and secured by Cassandra’s team, were being meticulously positioned against a neutral, high-window backdrop that framed the Los Angeles skyline as a subtle, powerful visual aid. The Sterling Holdings logo was nowhere in sight; the focus was on the individuals, the new ethical anchors."They want the truth of the man, not the brand," I observed to Benjamin as he handed me a strong, black coffee, a necessary swap for the leisurely Brazilian cup."Exactly," he confirmed, reviewing a last-minute briefing with Cassa
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