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Bad News

Author: Jessy
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Chapter 64: Bad News

*Melissa's POV*

NEWSFLASH: BROWN'S CO-OPERATION EMBROILED IN CONTAMINATION SCANDAL; INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS WITHDRAWING FUNDS.

"Brown's Co-operation, a leading beverage company, had been rocked by a widespread contamination crisis. Reports indicate that a significant number of customers had fallen ill after consuming the company's products, with over 200 cases reported in the past 24 hours alone.

The victims of the contaminated beverages, had begun to respond with lawsuits, seeking damages for food poisoning, dehydration, and other related health issues.

In addition to the legal fallout, the company is also facing a financial backlash, as several major investors had begun to withdraw their funds and future investments. This had sent the company's stock prices _, with shares already down over 30% in early trading."

My eyes almost popped out of their sockets as I listened to the heart wrenching News.

I didn't know even know how to react. Something I knew for sur
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