Stein Tower remained peaceful, but outside, whether in reality or online, all kinds of theories about the Stein Group being a threat were only growing more intense.
Although some New York residents had voluntarily spoken up in support, the media controlled the narrative in the end. Such a small voice was merely a drop in the bucket. Under the overwhelming flood of news coverage, even many bystanders began to feel afraid.
"Following the Stein Group's debt crisis, public opinion has grown increasingly unfavorable toward the company. According to our station's sources, government legislators and military generals have already visited the Stein Group headquarters, apparently to hold them accountable. Will this prove to be a fatal blow to the Stein Group? Stay tuned..."
Several black sedans slowly drove up to the entrance of the Stein Group, surrounded by a huge crowd of reporters.
Meanwhile, a video gradually began circulating online.
"My name is Malz Leonard... Maybe you've never heard of me. Of course, that isn't important."
"I'm penniless, just an ordinary employee of the Stein Group. And this was the luckiest and wisest choice I ever made in my life."
"This is my first video. I just have to get this off my chest... Honestly, I feel it isn't worth it for our boss. He nearly ruined the company, only to save a pack of ungrateful animals like you."
"Since yesterday, there have been rumors outside that the Stein Group is carrying an enormous debt. Now I'm here to tell you—it's true. And the bill came from electricity fees."
"Funny, isn't it? A Stein Group worth hundreds of billions, with businesses spanning every industry, actually faced bankruptcy because it couldn't pay its electricity bill."
"Where did that electricity bill come from? Maybe some of you have guessed by now. That