It all happened so suddenly.

Even Jarrod narrowed his eyes.

At a moment like this.

What a "coincidence."

Klein's face shifted. "Is it spreading?"

The secretary nodded. "I don't know how, but the news is moving fast. Word's already reached the public that Mr. Silverstein's company is about to partner with our national research project. There's already an uproar-accusations that..... someone's died, that this company is a hazard."

The truth was, the rumors were even uglier than that.

Some were even questioning oversight from the top.

A fatality isn't a trivial matter.

It meant that not only were the materials under scrutiny, but the factory's reliability and safety were now in question, too.

Two disasters landing at once.

A double blow.

Elodie's mind raced, stringing together the key issues.

least, could

already in a frenzy-this had escalated to a whole

glancing across at Jarrod, who sat

He sat with his legs crossed, hardly moving, voice casual and almost amused: "News spreads this fast, yet as the CEO, I haven't heard a thing. Seems the whole world's in an

He knew.

team would've tried to suppress and handle it

someone was pushing things from behind

you'll be labeled a hazardous partner. Every aspect will be investigated, and even after the dust

That was the crux.

And the fatal blow.

Klein's expression had darkened.

couldn't shake the feeling that he'd expected

conference room

Klein's side. "Mr. Whitaker, there's a decision that needs your

Klein turned.

to compose himself before saying, "It's about the specialty

eyebrows shot up.

flickered, a wry

surprised, slapping

" the man

"It's me, Mr. Whitaker."

drifted in from the doorway, just as the doors opened

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