The EGA Approved Vendor List wasn't about metal or money. It was a ledger of trust, audited in fire. And Samira had just proven that sometimes, the best way to get on the list was to prove you understood what it meant to be worthy of it.
“Karim,” she said, her voice steady. “I need to know who manages the ‘Qualified Spare Parts’ sub-list.” ega approved vendor list
Nadia studied the sheet. Her expression didn’t change. She was a guardian of the list, trained to show nothing. Finally, she tapped the paper. The EGA Approved Vendor List wasn't about metal or money
“Because if I go under, the two dozen subcontractors we share go under with me. And your logistics firm will have to find new suppliers. Think of it as supply chain hygiene.” “Karim,” she said, her voice steady
“They accused me to distract you from their own problem,” Samira said quietly. “I’m not asking for a favor. I’m asking for a re-audit of us both.”