In the following weeks, Aegis Pharmaceuticals was under fire from scrutiny and speculation from the media, science communities, and investors. Headlines about the company's internal leak and its alleged plans to steal proprietary technology from Reyes Corporation dominated the news. Stock prices continued to plummet, and public trust was eroding quickly.
Elena Skies worked around the clock to manage the crisis. She issued statements, gave interviews, and assured investors that the situation was under control. However, behind closed doors, she was struggling to maintain her composure. The pressure was immense, and the stakes were higher than ever.
One morning, as Elena reviewed yet another damaging article in the newspaper, her assistant knocked and entered her office.
"Mrs. Skies, the IT team has completed their internal audit. Sadly, they couldn't find the exact source of the breach," he said, looking apologetic.
