Chapter: 392

Not far from the chaos, Alan sat just offstage, watching. Lingering any longer might only deepen Shawn's predicament.

After pausing to consider, Shawn decided to leave. He turned and began to walk away.

The reporters swarmed around Shawn, yet none dared to block his path after he cast a stern glance their way.

As Shawn neared the door, Alan stirred into action.

Rising from his seat, he ambled onto the stage with deliberate slowness, as if the absurdity of the situation had finally provoked him to respond.

"Mr. Garza," Alan called out, his voice carrying across the room.

"Given that the rules of this bidding meeting have been violated, the results today should be invalid, correct?"

At these words, Shawn halted and pivoted to face Alan.

Now, with Alan commanding the stage and Shawn below, their roles were reversed.

Shawn's hands balled into fists as he realized the Murphy Group's chances of securing the project were dashed.

The potential bribery scandal threatened to tarnish both the company's reputation and his own.

Reluctantly, Shawn acknowledged he had to leave and address the looming crisis.

He hoped the fallout wouldn't be too financially devastating.

Meanwhile, Cade, still on stage, wasn't faring well under Alan's imposing presence. His legs trembled, and he offered a forced, rueful smile. "Indeed, it can't be counted."

"In that case, Mr. Garza, please ensure the statistics are accurate and give us a fair outcome."

After stepping off the stage, Alan didn't persist with his assertive demeanor; instead, he opted to leave.

"I'll head back and await the news," Alan said before taking his leave.

The tumultuous atmosphere gradually calmed. The corporate leaders present, after a moment of reflection, understood that the Hewitt Group had orchestrated these maneuvers.

Yet, Alan's response left everyone in awe.

As one of Osewood's most influential figures, Alan's magnanimity was evident-a trait Shawn could hardly emulate.

The crowd eventually dispersed, their emotions a complex blend as they mulled over the day's events.

"In the bidding for the Royal Garden Road project, the Murphy Group was found to have bribed the project manager and is now disqualified from the competition."

This piece of news quickly climbed the trending charts, fueled by further commentary. The Murphy Group was deeply embarrassed by the ordeal.

Not only did they Lose out on the project, but they also became the butt of jokes in Osewood's corporate circles.