The Start of the Bureaucracy

Three Days Later

The conference room at Reyes Corporation's headquarters had been transformed into a mock hearing space. A row of chairs, a central podium, and screens displaying documents created a formal atmosphere. Michael sat at the head of the table, flanked by his legal counsel Luis Montenegro, along with members of his PR and finance teams.

Luis stood at the front of the room, briefing everyone on the agenda. "Today, we're going to run through the key areas of questioning. We'll start with the PCC hearing, where they'll focus on the acquisitions and alleged dominance in the market. After that, we'll move on to the Senate hearing, which is going to be much more about public perception."

Michael nodded, his expression calm but focused. "Let's get started."