The moment Ethan gave the order, Karin didn't hesitate. She immediately instructed the relevant department at the company to handle the project cancellation and release the news to the media. By morning, news of the Zenith Group's withdrawal from its investment with Sterling Group was everywhere-on social media, on television. The news broke even before the official letter from Zenith Group reached Sterling Group. Evans had barely opened his eyes when he was jolted awake by the reports. Quickly, he called Natasha to verify what was happening. "Is it true? Has Zenith Group pulled their investment in us?" Evans demanded, his tone laced with urgency. "What? Canceled the investment? I don't know anything about it, Dad," Natasha replied, taken aback by her father's question. "Have you not

