Chapter 92: Scandal: Developments 3

In the elevator, Axel received a call from John.

"What's up, John?" Axel calmly inquired.

"Axel, the situation has worsened," John urgently reported. "GDP's stock price has plummeted significantly, and all the collaborative projects are being requested to be postponed. Investors are eager for you to provide an explanation regarding this matter. They state that they won't accept a leader involved in such a serious ethical violation, especially one linked to a married woman."

"I understand," Axel responded nonchalantly. "Thank you for informing me."

"So, what's your plan now?" John asked, concerned. "The board of directors will undoubtedly summon you for a meeting."

"That summoning probably won't happen," Axel asserted.

"Why not?" John inquired curiously.

"I just finished talking to the Chairman of Smith," Axel announced.

"In that case, how did the conversation go?" John was genuinely surprised by the swift developments. Less than a day had passed since the rumors had erupted, a