“Ladies and gentlemen, as much as we value your trust, the current situation is untenable,” one investor, Peter Reynolds, said coldly, shaking his head. “CrossCorp’s accusations have made our position untenable. We cannot continue to support a company embroiled in this scandal.”Mimi could feel the weight of the room, the collective eyes on her, watching for any sign of weakness. Her heart pounded, but she held her ground.“We’ve built this company on innovation, on trust, and on honesty,” she said, her voice steady despite the growing pressure. “I promise you, the allegations against me are false. Silent Horizons has a bright future, but we need your support to weather this storm.”A murmur rippled through the room. Another investor, Laura Finch, cleared her throat. “The world is watching, Mimi. This isn’t just a business deal—it’s a personal crisis now. If you can’t fix this, we’ll be forced to withdraw our support.”Her words hit like a slap to the face. Mimi’s stomach churned, but
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