47. The Unraveling of Sterling’s Hidden Past
Following efforts to mend bridges, Sterling’s past started casting long shadows. Investigative journalism at Sterling Industries revealed suppressed skeletons: unethical dealings and ignored safety lapses. Former employees, now vocal, recounted experiences of coercion and silence bought for the sake of the company’s image.
Sterling’s name buzzed through the city for all the wrong reasons. After the recent Lumière debacle, his barely stable reputation was crumbling. With everyone keenly watching, Sterling faced the looming specter of his own history, threatening to consume his legacy and him.