The broadcast booth lights burned against Alex's face as he stared into the camera lens, disconnected from the billions watching worldwide. His reflection in the glass revealed a man he barely recognized—composed, controlled, the quintessential CEO addressing market catastrophe with appropriate gravity.
A perfect mask concealing perfect betrayal.
"The actions taken by Carlos Rodriguez represent a fundamental violation of the principles upon which Rodriguez Technologies was built," he stated, billionaire authority flowing with practiced precision. "As interim CEO, I am committed to transparent cooperation with regulatory authorities to mitigate market impact and protect stakeholder interests during this unprecedented crisis."
The script unfolded exactly as composed—the intentional den
