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Chapter 41: The Proxy War

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The battle for Lilion Corp had moved beyond boardrooms and legal filings; it was now being waged in the shadows, a proxy war fought one shareholder at a time. May, fueled by a righteous anger and a fierce determination to protect James's legacy, had launched a clandestine campaign to sway the minor shareholders, the unsung heroes whose collective voice could decide the fate of the company.

She moved like a ghost, meeting with shareholders in dimly lit cafes, quiet libraries, even their own homes, her words carefully chosen, her arguments tailored to their individual concerns. She spoke of Harding's mismanagement, his reckless spending, his blatant disregard for the company's employees and its future.

"He's bleeding Lilion Corp dry," she'd say, her voice low and urgent. "He's using it as his personal piggy bank, lining his own pockets while the rest of us suffer."

She presented them with facts, figures, and carefully curated snippets of information, painting a vivid picture of Harding'
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