The change didn't start in Ashford Tower. It started outside, in places where structured reports and controlled discussions didn't rule, but perception, interpretation, and the quiet spread of suggestion did, leading to rumours that could significantly alter public opinion and damage reputations. The fight between Adrian and Ashford Group had already gotten a lot of attention in the financial world, but just getting attention didn't hurt anyone's reputation. Narratives did.
Evelyn Crane understood that better than most.
