Chapter 222 - Old Friends, New Foes

  In the days that followed, they worked tirelessly to contain the damage. Logan personally called their most important clients and partners, while Deonna liaised with the board to keep them informed of every development. Slowly but surely, confidence in the company began to return. Amidst the corporate turmoil, life at home continued. One evening, Logan and Deonna found themselves in Kayla's room, watching as their daughter twirled and danced with unbridled enthusiasm. Cassie, Kayla's babysitter, clapped along, her face alight with amusement. "Mommy, Daddy, watch this!" Kayla shouted, attempting a wobbly pirouette. Logan caught her as she stumbled, laughing. "Wow, sweetheart! You're going to be the star of the show!" Deonna smiled, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes. "The talent show is next week. Do you think she's ready?" Cassie chimed in, her voice reassuring. "She's been practicing every day. I think she's got this." As they watched Kayla continue her enthusiastic pe