The emergency board meeting had already stretched past two hours.
Stacks of financial reports lay scattered across the polished conference table as Dominic listened to another disappointing update.
The Chief Financial Officer spoke grimly. "Our overseas investors have requested another delay. They believe the recent controversies have made the acquisition too risky."
Another executive rubbed his temples. "Three major partners have frozen negotiations."
A third executive added, "And the media pressure isn't helping. Every day there's another article questioning the company's stability."
Silence settled over the room.
Dominic closed the report in front of him.
"We'll find another investor."
The directors exchanged uneasy glances.
An older board member said carefully, "It isn't that
