Chapter 1090

Claude smiled at the hint of doubt on their faces. "Does that mean you believe everything said out there is true? Is your doubt directed at Yancey or at me?" he chuckled. The sound wasn't really a laugh, more like a quicky, sly snicker. The director fell silent, stunned. Claude dismissed the director's hesitation and turned his attention to the rest of the group at the table. "What all of you should focus on today is staying calm. When you're finally calm enough to have a conversation, we can talk." He stood up and started heading for the door. The investors were caught off guard by this. They quickly stood up, muttering, "Wait, but… But!" Claude had always been polite with his investors and directors, but today, he showed a different side. For the first time, he revealed his tougher side, and now the directors were unsure how to react. The room fell into an awkward silence. * Claude's assistant followed him into the elevator. As the door closed, the assistant spoke up, "If t