A week later, Michael found himself heading into the Senate hearing, fully aware that this session would be tougher than the last. As he stood in front of the mirror in his office, adjusting his tie, he felt the seriousness of the situation. Luis walked in with a stack of papers.
"Ready for this?" Luis asked, handing over the documents for review.
Michael glanced at the stack and gave a simple nod. "As ready as I'll ever be."
"This will be more political than the PCC hearing. They'll be looking for soundbites, not just facts," Luis reminded him.
"I know," Michael replied, taking one last look at his reflection before turning to face the day ahead.
Juliet entered next, carrying updates from the media. "Senator Arnaldo Moreno will likely lead the questioning. He's been very critical about corporate influence on public services, so expect him to dig deep into your acquisitions."