Inappropriate Conduct
“We’ve got one shot. No second takes. No do-overs. So let’s make it count.”
Avery raised her hand like they were in school. “Permission to remind everyone that the board is watching this stream from the executive floor? And that half of them probably hate us right now?”
Jamie shot her a look. “Thanks for the pep talk.”
“Anytime.”
He clicked to the first slide—clean, bold, the Vanguard logo pulsing in soft blue. No frills. Just the work.
“We’re not selling a campaign today,” Jamie said, walking the length of the table. “We’re selling proof. Proof that Black + Lane doesn’t buckle under pressure. Proof that talent doesn’t disappear because of headlines. Proof that we’re still the best damn crea