The press room inside Walker Corporation headquarters was packed.
Every seat was filled.
Reporters lined the aisles, standing shoulder to shoulder with cameras balanced against their chests. Bright studio lights glared from every direction, turning the polished marble floor into a reflection of white glare and restless movement. Microphones crowded the front of the stage, their metal stems angled toward the podium like a row of watchful eyes.
The entire city was waiting.
For two days, speculation had spread without resistance.
News channels replayed the same photographs again and again. Commentators argued over the meaning of a simple conversation. Analysts questioned whether the Walker family's reputation had been compromised. Online forums filled with theories that grew more dramatic with every passing hour.
But now the source of the scandal had finally stepped forward.
Kendrick Walker stood behind the podium with effortless composure.
A dark tailored suit.
