Lance Gokongwei sat motionless in his office chair, staring at the glowing red numbers on his monitor. The stock price of JG Summit Holdings had plummeted by 15% overnight, the sharpest decline in years. Headlines from every major business outlet blared the news:
"Cebu Pacific in Financial Turmoil: Future Uncertain Amid Fierce Competition"
"Reyes Corporation Dominates as Globe Telecom Faces Delays and Losses"
"Loyal Clients Defect to Reyes Corporation, Shaking JG Summit's Foundations"
The room was silent, save for the faint hum of the air conditioning. His most trusted advisors sat around the long mahogany table, their faces pale. Reports stacked high in front of them told the same story—Michael Reyes had systematically dismantled their strongholds, leaving the once-mighty conglomerate teetering on the edge of collapse.
