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    Damon''s expression remained unmoved. "As I said, we''ll investigate thoroughly. Asking us to ept responsibility before the investigation isplete seems unreasonable, doesn''t it?"


    Jeffrey let out a coldugh. "Fine, Mr. Sumner. But I hope you act quickly. Every day of dy costs us millions. The longer this drags on, the more Prospectus Technology will have to pay."


    With that, Jeffrey turned and stormed out of the room.


    Damon, his expression as icy as ever, summoned the head of the R&D department to his office.


    "Take two of your team members to the Longbow Company and investigate the root cause of the machine failures. Determine whether it''s our chips," Damon instructed.


    "Mr. Sumner, it can''t be our chips! We''ve invested so much in their development, and they''ve been on the market for over three years without a single issue. The problem must be elsewhere," the department head replied.


    Damon''s tone sharpened. "I want urate results based on the investigation-not assumptions. Go now and report back as soon as possible." "Yes, sir," the department head answered, before hurrying out.


    After the department head left, Damon was preparing for the uing shareholder meeting when Spencer rushed into the office.


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    about our chips causing massive failures at the Longbow Company has leaked Several partners who pre-ordered our chips are now canceling their contracts. The chips for these orders are already manufactured. If these deals fall through, we''re looking at hundreds of millions in losses," Spencer reported.


    Damon''s face darkened further. "Have the PR team handle it. I''m heading to the meeting."


    In the conference room, tension hung heavy in the air.


    Shareholders and executives sat in silence, their expressions grim.


    Damon strode in, taking his ce at the head of the table. He ced his files on the table and addressed the group. "You''ve all heard about the Longbow Company''s machines failing. They im our chips are to me. What are your thoughts?"


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    The room was filled with uneasy nces until one shareholder finally spoke. "Mr. Sumner, I believe the issue isnt with our chips. I''ve done some research-those machines the Longbow Company uses are over a decade old, with performance that''s already outdated.


    "When their procurement manager approached us, I rmended they use the Agihop 2nd Gen chips, which are better suited to their systems. "However, they insisted on purchasing the newer Agihop 5th Gen chips. I suspect their machines couldn''t handle the processing speed of the 5th Gen, leading to the failures."


    This exnation seemed to ease the tension slightly, though uncertainty still lingered. If Prospectus Technology''s chips were truly at fault, the repercussions would be catastrophic.


    The Agihop 5th Gen chips represented a massive investment, one that had yet to yield a return. Any defect could lead to losses in the billions.