"I stand before you today," he began, his voice low but clear, "not as the founder of Orion Global Security, not as a respected businessman, or even as a father… but as a man who has made the worst mistake of his life."
The room stirred, camera shutters clicking in rhythm.
"I have watched my empire rise," Gerald continued, "and today, I must admit that I've also watched it rot from within—because of me."
He paused, his throat tightening as he looked down, trying to gather himself.
"Yes… the drug business is real. And yes… I am the one behind it."
A wave of shock ran through the reporters. Some gasped. Some just stared.
"My company—Orion Global—had no knowledge of my actions. The people who work here are clean. Loyal. They protect this country and its people with everything they have. What I did… I did alone. Behind closed doors. In secret. Not a single board member, not a single agent, not even my daughters knew about this."
