Kiara and Stephen were born in different generations. Stephen could easily be her father, as he wasn't much younger than her parents.
Even so, both understood the importance of networking.
Especially in business — or in the world of adults in general — having a broad network could open many doors. That was why Kiara, even at a young age, had been trained to socialize with the sons and daughters of wealthy families at the Summit School of Excellence.
If Kiara hadn't cut ties with her family, she probably could've made a few calls to pull some strings. But she hadn't just cut ties — she had also left Anteca for years. She started from scratch out of pride and ego. And while she'd made some progress, her current network wasn't broad enough, nor were her contacts capable of helping in a case this massive.
For Stephen, last night had been a slap in the face — a harsh reminder of reality.
