Xavier's POV I stood at the podium in the main conference room of Griffins Tower, the lights from the cameras blinding but familiar. The room was packed — reporters, analysts, a few brave investors who had shown up in person. The air was thick with anticipation and barely concealed judgment. They all wanted blood. They wanted me to crack, to stumble, to give them the scandal they were salivating for. I didn’t give them anything. I adjusted the microphone with steady hands and looked directly into the cameras, my voice calm, measured, authoritative. “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming on short notice,” I began. “As many of you know, my company has faced increased scrutiny in recent days due to certain unsubstantiated rumors circulating in the media. While I will not dignify those rumors with a direct response, I will say this: Griffins Enterprises remains committed to integrity, innovation, and long-term stability. Our quarterly projections are strong. Our partnerships are
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