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    With that, Gabriel hung up.


    Prospectus Technology was struggling in vain.


    Soon, it would announce its bankruptcy, and Damon would revert to an average Joe. By then, Gabriel could do anything he wanted to him.


    News of Prospectus Technology''s imminent bankruptcy began circting internally.


    At first, few believed it. But as rumors spread and the tension became palpable, employees and business partners grew uneasy.


    Prospectus Technology''s partners began calling Damon, desperate for confirmation. But no matter how many times they tried, their calls went unanswered, leaving them increasingly convinced the rumors were true.


    Soon, partners began terminating contracts with Prospectus Technology.


    By the third day, most of thepany''s business agreements had been canceled.


    Adding fuel to the fire, the police reported that Henry hadmitted suicide while in custody.


    His death didn''t change the facts. Damon had already handed over the evidence of Henry''s collusion with Nyce Tech, and now all they could do was wait for the court proceedings.


    That Friday, Damon instructed the finance department to issue final paychecks and severance packages to employees. Then, he convened a final shareholders'' meeting to discuss thepany''s bankruptcy announcement on Monday.


    The meeting room was packed, but an oppressive silence hung in the air.


    They had never imagined thepany would go bankrupt so suddenly, with a lifetime of work vanishing overnight.


    Finally, one shareholder broke the silence, his voice tinged with desperation. "Mr. Sumner, is bankruptcy truly the only option?"


    Damon met his gaze, his expression


    calm but firm. "Yes. After this


    e


    meeting, you can collect your share of thepany''s remaining assets from finance and prepare forthe bankruptcy filing."


    The shareholders looked pale, but they knew nothing could be done.


    Prospectus Technology''s core secrets were exposed, leaving no way forward. Even if they dyed bankruptcy, Nyce Tech would continue to suppress them, and the oue would remain the same.


    "It''s all because of Henry!" One shareholder hissed, his anger barely contained. "I heard he killed himself to avoid facing justice. After what he''s done, even death isn''t enough to atone!"


    "I used to think he was a decent guy. Turns out it was all an act to cover his betrayal!"


    Another shareholder sighed, defeated. "What''s the point of talking about it now? He''s dead. It''s not like we can dig him up andsh him."


    Damon stood. "This meeting was simply to inform you all. Prepare yourselves-Prospectus Technology will officially dere bankruptcy on Monday. Dismissed."


    No one lingered. The reality was bitter, but they had no choice but to ept it.


    Back in his office, Damon stood by the window, gazing at the distant ocean. His face betrayed no emotion, though his thoughts churned.


    A soft knock broke his reverie.


    N entered and walked to his side, gently taking his hand. "Don''t worry. No matter what happens, I''ll always stand by you."


    Her words, filled with warmth and unwavering support, eased the tension in Damon''s chest.


    He turned to her, his voice low but steady. "As long as I have you and Buddy, nothing else matters."