Back in the office, they gathered around the conference table, the tension palpable as they shared what they had overheard.
"Ruddy is plotting something big," Kiara said, her voice steady but filled with urgency. "He mentioned having dirt on us, and he's clearly not backing down."
"We need to prepare for a full-on attack," Mike said, his expression serious. "If he has evidence, he'll use it to undermine our credibility."
Cyndi nodded, her brow furrowed in concern. "We need to gather more intel on what he has. If we can counteract his claims before he goes public, we can protect ourselves."
"Agreed," David said, determination flickering in his eyes. "We need to investigate Ruddy's connections and find out what he's planning."