Chapter 34 Spiraling Out of Control

With Logan overseeing Sarah's funeral arrangements under the guise of "honoring family ties", the service became an extravagant affair. The funeral home was packed with high-profile figures and media coverage, which Emery found sickeningly ironic. None of these influential people had ever known Sarah in life. What should have been a somber farewell had turned into a networking event for the elite. In today's world, a good reputation translated to higher business value. By orchestrating a spectacle of loyalty and sentiment, they won public admiration, which sent Carter Corporation's stocks soaring. Any whispers about Kieran's scandals, Emery's altercation with Tessa, or the company's earlier financial troubles were conveniently silenced, replaced by fresh investments and renewed confidence. Logan's masterful manipulation made Kieran's previous schemes look amateur, easily reclaiming control of the company from his grandson. ... Meanwhile, Kieran never showed up at the funeral. O