At that moment Sebastian's knees nearly gave way. He staggered back a step, catching himself on the table. "What do you mean… no one?" he whispered. "That can't be possible…"
"They're pulling out," his father said. "One after the other."
A cold sweat broke across Immediately Sebastian's forehead. He turned towards the TV remote like a man possessed, snatched it up, and switched the screen on.
The news blared instantly, loud and unforgiving.
"…The shocking decline of BlackRock Holdings has sent a wave across the business community. Investors are warned to tread carefully. Sources confirm multiple lawsuits pending against the conglomerate…"
The same announcement. The same words. Over and over again.
Sebastian's mouth fell open. His chest heaved. His father's voice became a background noise as the reality hit him like a wave.
His company… their empire… was collapsing.
"Who did you offend ?" he muttered. "Who… who did this to us?"
