CHAPTER FIFTEEN – TALK OF THE COMPANY

The rest of the evening passed in a blur for Karina. Colleagues she had never spoken to before approached her to offer congratulations. Board members asked for more details about Project Phoenix. Even the usually reserved CEO, Mr. Eladio Sr., made a point of complimenting her "innovative and engaging presentation style." As the gala wound down, Karina found herself surrounded by her team and closest work friends. "That was absolutely incredible," Elena gushed, hugging Karina tightly. "I've never seen anything like it!" Raj nodded enthusiastically. "The way you turned it around... I mean, who needs PowerPoint when you've got champagne and flowers, right?" Sarah couldn't stop grinning. "Did you see Miguel's face? He looked like he was about to explode!" Tom joined them, looking both impressed and slightly shell-shocked. "Karina, I don't know how you pulled that off, but it was... well, it was something else. The board can't stop talking about you." As they chatted and celebrated, K