The media present did not dare to offend James Grant, and each promised to delete the recordings and videos.
If the footage of Iris Lockwood angrily cursing like a shrew were turned into a sensationalized public spectacle, it would only be more disadvantageous for Atlas Group.
Unfortunately, James Grant and Evelyn Clayton arrived a step too late.
A small group of reporters had already left and did not hear James Grant’s instructions to keep everything confidential.
By the time they received the message, the pictures and videos had already spread at an unimaginable speed, uncontainable.
Just three to four hours after the court session ended, headlines about Atlas Group’s supply mistake and executive Iris Lockwood’s mistreatment of employees had already appeared on major newspapers and social media hot search lists, and the buzz kept rising.
Even though the PR department tried to suppress it, it was ultimately to no avail.
As the situation continued to escalate, the stock market was also impacted.
Many shareholders, anticipating a drop in stock prices, rushed in panic to sell off shares, fearful of their assets being affected.
The losses from the orders themselves were not a significant burden for a huge corporate family like The Shawcross Group.
However, the negative effects caused by the hot searches indirectly cost Atlas Group billions, and in just a few hours, the internet was already abuzz.
The commotion soon reached Harrison Grant’s ears.
In a moment, the meeting room.
Harrison Grant convened an emergency meeting, and by the time Matthew Sullivan arrived late, the group’s executives were already seated and waiting, each with somber expressions and silent.
"The situation has developed to this point, causing tremendous loss to the company, and those directly responsible must be held accountable for their actions!"
Harrison Grant usually maintains a calm and composed demeanor in front of his subordinates, rarely displaying such anger.
This was a loss that should never have occurred!
If the supply error was accidental, then how did each step thereafter go wrong?
Evidence flaws, courtroom outbursts, publicly rebuking employees in front of the media...
Every minor detail added fuel to the flames, causing the blaze to intensify until it engulfed the entire Atlas Group.
Had there been timely damage control at any step, Atlas Group would not have had to bear such an enormous loss!
Harrison Grant vented his anger in front of the executives for quite a while, finally turning a fierce gaze towards Matthew Sullivan: "Marcus, this mess is yours to clean up! If you can’t resolve it properly, don’t blame me for disregarding familial ties!"
This disappointing son!
He went through great effort to bring him back to the Grant Family, hoping he’d perform well, only to create chaos!
"Dad, it’s not really my fault..."
Matthew Sullivan felt like crying without tears, wanting to explain further.
But before he could speak, he was silenced by Harrison Grant’s icy glare. Read complete version only at Novᴇl_Fire(.)net
Seeing this, the attendees in the meeting room began to whisper, each feeling sympathy for Iris Lockwood.
After the meeting ended, Matthew Sullivan, driven by desperation, planned to have a proper talk with Iris Lockwood.
After receiving the notification, Iris Lockwood seemed to have anticipated the unfavorable situation, and after much hesitation, finally appeared at Matthew Sullivan’s office door.
"Iris, look at what you’ve done!" Matthew Sullivan, agitated, unwittingly adopted a harsh tone: "I’m really disappointed in you!"
Feeling guilty, Iris Lockwood’s face paled, yet she stubbornly retorted, "I didn’t mean to, who would have thought it’d turn out ..."