Chapter 566
Chapter 566
Cale didn’t deny it.
“Not just public,” he said. “I want it to happen at a moment he can’t control p>
Silence hung between them for a few seconds.
Finally, Arron nodded. “Alright. We’ll adjust the operation to match your scenario p>
Cale turned his attention back to the screen, which was now replaying Noel’s press conference. Shortly after the broadcast ended, Noel had been escorted out under police protection. Two officers walked beside him as he passed the control room doors.
And beyond that, he had to face the storm-reporters shouting accusations, cameras flashing relentlessly.
Not to mention the wave of brutal reactions already flooding social media in response to his confession.
Ah… Cale should have let Noel know what had happened after he went on air.
Selena was already in police custody. The media was moving exactly the way Cale intended.
Public opinion had shifted. Only one person remained.
“One final move,” Cale said quietly. “After that… he won’t ever have a chance to rise again p>
Meanwhile, at Callister Group.
The main conference room on the VIP floor had been tensed since early morning. The commissioners sat around the long table, documents and reports spread open in front of each of them. On the presentation screen, the figures detailing the losses caused by Bret Frederick’s financial manipulation were displayed in stark clarity.
Daven stood at the head of the table, calm but resolute.
Since his arrival, Arsen has remained at his side, presenting the latest data quickly and efficiently to keep the discussion focused. At several points, Arsen brought up additional reports that clarified the flow of funds Bret had misused.
“The losses are significant,” Daven said, making no attempt to soften the reality. “Several projects have been delayed, our cash flow was disrupted, and investor confidence has declined sharply over the past few weeks p>
A few commissioners exchanged uneasy glances.
A middle-aged man on the right side of the table raised his hand first. “Given the current situation,” he said carefully, “how long can the company operate without external funding p>
Another commissioner spoke up immediately.
“And what about the JiangShe project? The media continues to associate it with management failure. If our reputation isn’t restored quickly, our international partners may withdraw p>
The tension in the room thickened again, the low murmurs becoming a faint but constant undercurrent.
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A female commissioner added more directly, “Frankly, Mr. Daven, the market is questioning our stability. What concrete steps are you taking to ensure that Callister doesn’t just survive-but recovers p>
Daven didn’t answer right away.
He let the silence settle for a few seconds, then gave a small nod to Arsen.
The next slide appeared.
“Three policies have already been implemented since yesterday,” Daven said evenly. “First, a temporary freeze on all high-risk expansion projects. Our focus now is on ongoing operations with clear and stable cash flow p>
Arsen displayed a list of prioritized projects.
“Second,” Daven continued, “we’ve established an independent financial oversight team under external audit supervision. Any transaction above a certain threshold now requires dual approval p>
Several commissioners leaned forward, their attention sharpening.
“Third,” he went on, “we’ve secured an emergency liquidity line through our strategic partner network. This is not public borrowing, but internal facilities that won’t trigger market panic p>
The commissioner who had asked about funding frowned slightly. “So… you’ve already anticipated cash pressure p>
“We have,” Daven replied simply.
The woman at the end of the table still looked unconvinced. “What about investor confidence? Without
reputational recovery, internal measures alone won’t be enough p>
Daven met her gaze directly, without the slightest hesitation.
It was only natural for everyone in the room to question his credibility and his recovery plan. And as the person ultimately responsible, he would do everything in his power to bring Callister back to its feet.
“Legal proceedings against Bret are already underway,” he said. “All evidence of the manipulation will be disclosed through formal legal channels and revised financial statements. The market won’t see this as a management failure p>
He paused briefly, his voice steady and firm.
“–but as a necessary cleanup p>
He paused for a moment, then added more firmly, “Callister doesn’t hide its problems. We disclose them, fix them, and make sure something like this never happens again p>
A commissioner who had remained silent until now finally spoke. “If these measures go according to plan, how long until conditions stabilize p>
Daven answered without hesitation. “Three months to stabilize cash flow. Six months to restore market
confidence p>
The room fell quiet again.
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His gaze moved from one face to another. “Callister Group wasn’t built overnight. The foundation of this company is strong. This crisis is serious-but it’s not something we can’t overcome p>
His tone remained calm, but the conviction behind it was unmistakable.
“I won’t let one person destroy the reputation we’ve built over years. We’ll come out of this situation cleaner, more transparent, and stronger p>
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