Sophie's car smoothly pulled up to the entrance of S Corporation, where Tricia was already waiting on the sidewalk. Spotting Sophie, Tricia quickly made her way over, exclaiming, "Ms. Sophie! I'm so glad you're here."
Even from a distance, Sophie could hear the heated exchanges echoing nearby. With a furrowed brow, she asked, "What's going on?"
"The shareholders are having a full-blown argument with our partners!"
"Is it because of today's news?"
Tricia nodded, explaining, "The partners think it's a scandal, so they're demanding an explanation from you. But all the shareholders are standing by you, so it's turned into a real shouting match!"
"I'd better check it out."
Sophie followed Tricia to the meeting room, where the air was thick with tension as several people were caught up in a fierce debate.
A shareholder jabbed a finger at a partner, declaring, "Our Ms. Sophie has always been above board! You really believe those online rumors? Wait 'til Ms. Sophie gets here, then we'll see what's what!"
Unfazed, the partner shot back, "We all know what Sophie’s like. That mess back in Devonport was telling. I've always thought having a woman as CEO was fishy, and now it looks like she flirted her way up!"
"You’re out of line!"
"Let's not lose our cool!"
Another shareholder stepped in to calm the situation, just as Sophie entered the room.
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