The moment Damien delivered his final answer, the crowd erupted.
Reporters began shouting over one another as dozens of hands rose into the air, each person desperate to ask another question.
“Mr. Blackwood, do you have any suspects?”
“Has the FBI been contacted?”
“Will the Taiwan headquarters suspend operations?”
“Do you expect the company’s stock to fall further?”
Damien offered no response. As he turned away from the podium, Monroe, Hudson, and Cruz moved into position around him while James stepped forward and took his place behind the microphone.
“Thank you, everyone,” James said, raising his voice above the noise. “Mr. Blackwood has an international flight to catch and will not be taking any further questions. All additional inquiries should be directed to Blackwood Enterprise
