CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOUR - SECURING THE FUTURE

Mara stood in the center of the empty office space, her eyes gleaming with excitement as she took in the potential surrounding her. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the vast open area that would soon become the heart of The Keppler Heritage's new subsidiary. "So, Ms. Aniston," the landlord, Mr. Greenberg, said with a sly smile, "what do you think? It's quite the prime location, wouldn't you agree?" Mara nodded, trying not to appear too eager. "It's certainly impressive," she admitted. "But I do have some concerns about the lease terms you proposed." Mr. Greenberg's smile faltered slightly. "Oh? I thought our offer was quite generous, considering the current market." Mara turned to face him, her expression calm but determined. "Mr. Greenberg, let's be honest here. The market may be hot, but this space has been vacant for months. We both know why." The landlord's eyes narrowed. "I'm not sure I follow." "The previous tenant's very public bankruptc