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The aftershock was immediate. The largest client, a major revenue source and connected through personal networks to those fired, started questioning their loyalty. Internal staff sought clarity, layoffs continued, and the mounting legal and PR crises exploded into public view. Bloomberg ran a story headlined “The Company’s Purge,” and social media erupted with criticism.
Legal threats loomed as lawsuits were filed, and the company's standing visibly deteriorated. Despite assurances to investors that this was a strategic move, the reality was chaos: declining revenue, resignations, and a fractured reputation. The protagonist found themselves increasingly isolated, overwhelmed by the scope of damage.