Chapter 247

Doria and Andrew found an empty seat nearby and sat down, eager to see the crowd's responses. A thunderous bang echoed across the quiet hall. A middle-aged man, his face dark with anger, banged his clenched fist on the table. "The stock has already reached its limit down. I can't sell it or withdraw my money!" He spoke through gritted teeth and glared at Francis, demanding an explanation. This sudden turn of events made everyone uncomfortable, including Bernice, who was on her phone, trying to see her account. As time passed, her fingers kept tapping at the screen. A thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead as she read the messages from her secretary. Bernice tried multiple times to withdraw her funds, each attempt failing. Her account was then locked for seven days, preventing her from performing any transactions. Despite this, she still had hope. She approached Francis and asked quietly, "What's going on? Is there an issue with the platform?" That 20 million dollars was he