As the newly appointed director of the Davis Group, my word is gospel. Soon enough, the good show began.
On one side, Howard was holding a grand launch event for his just-launched jewelry line, forcing a smile in an attempt to salvage the situation. On the other side, several major shareholders of the Hayes Group simultaneously announced their collective withdrawal of investment.
The news hit like a bolt from the blue. Relayed in real time by onsite reporters, it exploded directly inside the venue.
An assistant, his face deathly pale, rushed onto the stage, leaned in to Howard's ear and whispered a few words.
All color drained from Howard's face in an instant. The forced composure he had maintained moments ago vanished completely, leaving him looking utterly disbelieving.
He then jerk
