That evening, the press conference was hastily arranged in the lobby of the Avery Branch office in Barcelona.
The allegations of tax evasion and embezzlement were no small matter, especially given the prominence of the Avery Consortium as a global powerhouse.
As a result, not only did local media swarm the venue, but several international outlets, having caught wind of the scandal, also rushed to cover the event in full.
The gravity of the situation drew intense scrutiny. Even the tax bureau decided to attend, curious to see the branch's response.
Many speculated whether this press conference was a final attempt to assert innocence, but the tax bureau, nearly finished with its investigation, was prepared to reveal its findings.
In fact, they planned to announce the results publicly during the conference, considering how widespread the issue had become and the public's demand for transparency.