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But everybody else had followed Zach’s request for aroom They had already helped the expectantly for hi them what all this was about

Zach looked around Hunter Hae arht without a beard for a change--occupied said ars crossed Xavier Eamon, the least talkative of his friends, sat in one corner of the large sofa, while Michael Clarkson, as also the treasurer of the club, sat in the other Paul Gilbert, who had resigned fro Holly for less than threeso quickly," Zach started "I hope I’rinned and jabbed Paul in the side with his elbow "I think he means you"

Paul rolled his eyes "You’re just envious"

Hunter laughed "We all are, buddy! You’ve landed the hottest woet a chance" He lifted his whiskey glass to salute hireed and lifted his glass Then he motioned to Zach with his chin "So, as so i?"

Without further ado, Zach explained, "The Securities and Exchange Co"

I, cursing andtheir displeasure known

"That can’t be possible!" Michael said

"But you’d never do such a thing," Hunter claimed

"Totally ridiculous!" Paul cried out

"What’s your lawyer say?" Wade asked

"Guys, please," Zach tried to calm them down, so he could explain what he needed from them His friends fell silent "Thank you So this is what’s happening: Soate without having any suspicion They h for theation And I can assure you that I’ve done nothing illegal Somebody is out to ruin my reputation"

"And not only that," Xavier claimed cal sorab for your company"

Zach had already assumed the same, but before he could reply, Xavier continued, "As soon as the public knows that the SEC is investigating you, all the big shareholders will turn away from you, try to force you out as chairn your position as CEO"