A full week had gone by since Liam and Carlos had that pivotal conversation, and just as Carlos had promised, the investigation had been concluded.
Every piece of evidence had been thoroughly examined, cross-checked, and verified for authenticity—and the results were damning.
All signs pointed directly to Maddox Corporation. Now armed with irrefutable proof, the authorities finally had the legal grounds to act, and they did so swiftly—arresting several key figures linked to the scandal.
The news spread like wildfire.
Headlines blared the names of high-ranking executives being led away in handcuffs, and across every major network, the once-imposing reputation of Maddox Corp began to crumble.
Their influence, once far-reaching, took an immediate and devastating hit. Within just twenty-four hours of the arrests, their credibility and market standing had plummeted by a staggering 20%.
