CHAPTER FORTY SIX – TURNING THE TABLES

The following weeks saw Miguel and Karina settling into a new rhythm of collaboration. They held regular video conferences to discuss strategies and share ideas. Miguel even made more frequent visits to the satellite office, taking the time to get to know Karina's team and understand their operations firsthand. During one such visit, as Miguel and Karina were wrapping up a meeting, he paused at the door of the conference room. "Ms. Zaslav," he said, his tone thoughtful. "I wanted to thank you." Karina looked up, surprised. "Thank me? For what?" Miguel smiled, a genuine warmth in his eyes that Karina was still getting used to seeing. "For not giving up. On the company, on this office, on yourself. Your perseverance has been... inspiring." Karina felt a blush creep up her cheeks. "Thank you, Mr. Eladio. That means a lot coming from you." As Miguel left, Karina found herself reflecting on how far they had come. From adversaries to reluctant allies, and now, dare she say it, somethin