CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ONE - When the Clock Starts Ticking

Logan became the face of this campaign, giving interviews and speaking at industry events. He was candid about the challenges they had faced, but also emphatic about the company's commitment to its values and its customers. "We were tested," he said in one widely-circulated interview. "But we didn't break. We emerged stronger, more unified, and more committed than ever to delivering the innovative products our customers deserve." Slowly but surely, their efforts began to bear fruit. Sales started to rebound, and their stock price began a steady climb. Industry analysts praised Maine Enterprises' transparency and decisive action in the face of crisis. Throughout this period of intense work and pressure, Logan and Deonna's partnership deepened. The trials they had faced together had forged a bond of trust and mutual respect that went beyond mere professional collaboration. Late one night, as they pored over financial projections in Logan's office, Deonna noticed him staring out the w