Scandal Release
Author: Paul_okito
last update2025-03-28 22:20:16

The boardroom was silent, all eyes on Andrew as he stood confidently at the head of the table. His executives had been debating all morning.

Some wanted to sell off underperforming subsidiaries to stabilize Stellarite’s finances. Others were hesitant about expanding during a volatile market.

Andrew had let them argue. Now, it was time to shut it down.

He clicked the remote in his hand, switching the presentation slide.

"You're all focused on playing defense," he said, his voice smooth but firm. "But defense doesn't win wars. We don’t survive by retreating—we thrive by expanding."

One of the executives, a sharp-suited woman named Lorraine, crossed her arms. "With respect, Mr.Andrew, expansion requires capital. And given our recent setbacks—"

Andrew smirked. "Which is exactly why we need to strike now."

Another slide appeared—financial reports on Blackwood & Associates.

Andrew continued. "An example of companies we should be working on is the Blackwoods enterprise which looks stable on
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