However, despite thinking that way, he couldn't pass out.
Normally, even the slightest stimulation would cause him to faint and be rushed to the hospital.
But now, in this critical situation, he couldn't faint.
It brought him a sense of unprecedented frustration. It was vexing that he couldn't collapse when he was supposed to and that he collapsed when he didn't want to.
Mr. Sharp's eyes darkened when he saw Brandon's increasingly pale face and the sweat on his forehead.
Mr. Sharp was now certain that what the two employees in the elevator had said might be true.
If it were false, Brandon wouldn't be so nervous and anxious. He should have been angry.
No one could tolerate slanders, after all.
But in addition to anger, Brandon also showed guilt and nervousness. Apparently, something was amiss.
The conversation in the elevator continued.
"You mentioned the serious casualties of the quarry collapse. How many people died?"
"I'm not sure. It should be more than ten."
"Ten?"
"Yeah. Our country has regulations that if the number of deaths in a mining accident reaches ten and above, the quarry must be unconditionally shut down, and the incident must be reported. Our chairman reported it, but the quarry was not shut down. So, it's clear that he not only concealed not only the excessive mining that caused the quarry collapse but also the number of deaths. The purpose was to prevent the quarry from being shut down and continue mining until the last bit of ore is excavated."
"Tsk, he's so greedy."
"It's normal, isn't it? Capitalists are all greedy. Alright, we've almost arrived. Let's go."
The two men exchanged a meaningful smile as the elevator doors closed.
After the elevator descended, Mr. Sharp, Brandon, and others came in.
Mr. Sharp glanced at the display in the elevator and then at Brandon, who clenched his fists and looked distracted. Mr. Sharp narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Mr. Madden, you heard them, right? Do you have anything to say?"
Brandon's eyes widened suddenly, and he anxiously replied, "Mr. Sharp, it's not true. You can't believe their nonsense. They're deliberately trying to smear my name. Really, you have to believe me!"
He tried to grab Mr. Sharp's arm.
Mr. Sharp saw through his intention and lifted his arm, avoiding Brandon's hand. With a smile that didn't reach his eyes, he said, "Whether it's true or not, we'll investigate it ourselves. You don't have to explain. Let's wait until we find out the truth. Alright, see you around."
With that, he led his subordinates into the other elevator.
Brandon didn't follow. He didn't dare to. Feeling cold all over, he watched those people leave.
When the elevator doors closed, he felt as if all the strength had left him. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground.
Those subordinates behind him were startled and hurried to get him up.
"Mr. Madden, what's wrong? Are you okay?"
"Mr. Madden, get up."
Finally, with the assistance of Kirk, Brandon got to his feet, but he was too weak to stand. He could only lean on Kirk. His lips were bloodless, and his gaze was unfocused as he muttered, "It's all over."
When Kirk heard it, his heart sank to the bottom and his face turned grim.
As Brandon's special assistant, he knew many of Brandon's secrets.
And he knew that the matter discussed by the two people was true.
Brandon and he were on the same boat.
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