The storm continued to brew over Jaime Zobel de Ayala's empire. Days turned into weeks, and the relentless assault from Reyes Corporation showed no signs of slowing. What had started as whispers of discontent among Ayala Corporation's contractors had now evolved into an exodus. Key partners abandoned ship, lured by the more lucrative and technologically advanced offers from Michael Reyes.
Jaime sat at the head of the boardroom table, the faint hum of air conditioning doing little to cool the heated atmosphere. Around him, his top executives exchanged grim glances, flipping through reports that painted a bleak picture.
"Our top contractors have signed with Reyes Corporation," one executive began, his voice subdued. "They've cited delays in payments and lack of long-term security as reasons for jumping ship. It's affecting our ability to meet deadlines on our flagship real estate projects."
