Chapter 133. Facing the Consequences

“Well, as you have just heard, that is how it is…” Ace said without much interest.

“If they truly withdraw, then it wouldn’t be a stretch for us to win the competition,” Richard voiced with certainty.

“I agree. Plus, we can revert back to using our original storyboard as well,” Julianna chimed in.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room had relaxed. Things were finally looking up for the team again and the prospect of our company winning the competition seemed realistic.

“Karina has something to say. Please listen to her,” Ace said sternly.

Everyone quietened down as they waited for me to speak. After Elizabeth’s announcement, it seemed like they were less hostile towards me, but things were very far from normal or how it used to be before this all started. I stood up from my seat as I tried to keep my knees from giving out from under me.

“First of all, I would like to apologize. I am in fact the source of the leak. However, I would like everyone to