Chapter 1089

The assistant glanced at the directors, clearly worried about their reactions. He turned to the man beside him, hoping for some sort of response. Claude finally spoke up. "Please, I urge all of you to calm down. As I've said before, these rumors have no real basis, so it's not wise to overreact. Let's all take a moment to quiet down." But the directors were too caught up in their emotions. No one was listening, and the noise only grew louder, as if they were about to lose control. Despite his calm appearance, Claude's patience was wearing thin. Finally, his frustration boiled over, and he slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang. "Quiet!" The uproar stopped immediately. Everyone froze, and silence filled the room. Claude, usually seen as a cheerful and easy-going man, had rarely shown such anger. His sudden change in behavior left the directors feeling uneasy, and the assistant's heart raced as he stared at Claude in shock. "I understand why you're all anxious," Claude sa