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Chapter 936

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When Damon received the call earlier, it had woken Nyla as well.

She shook her head gently. "It's fine. Did you handle Brandon's situation?"

"Mm," Damon hummed in response.

"Good. Then get changed and rest," she urged.

"Alright," he replied.

Early the next morning, Brandon was woken by a call from Charlie.

"Mr. Sumner, the video of your fight with Mr. Genge is all over the Internet. People are talking about it nonstop. It's damaging the company's image," Charlie reported.

Brandon massaged his throbbing temples and replied, "Do whatever it takes to suppress it. I'm on my way to the office."

Half an hour later, he arrived to find several shareholders waiting outside his office, their expressions stormy.

The lead shareholder sneered as he approached. "Mr. Sumner, do you have any idea how much damage last night's incident has caused the company?"

"Do you know what people are saying online? They're questioning your ability to manage the company when you can't even control your
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