CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR – FAMILY DINNER

The next few weeks saw significant changes in both their personal and professional lives. Miguel, still recovering, was forced to delegate more responsibilities at work. To his surprise, he found that his team was more than capable of handling the added pressure. Karina, true to her word, stepped up both at home and at the office. She attended key meetings, offering insights that impressed even the most skeptical board members. Her natural leadership abilities shone through, and soon she was handling critical decisions with confidence. One afternoon, as Karina was wrapping up a particularly challenging negotiation with a key investor, she noticed Miguel standing in the doorway of the conference room, a proud smile on his face. As the investor left, Miguel approached her. "That was impressive, Mrs. Eladio. I think you just saved us a multi-million dollar deal." Karina grinned, feeling a rush of satisfaction. "Well, someone has to keep this company running while you're on mandatory r