He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 712

With that determination fueling her, Veronica rallied her spirits, fluttering around Yardley and greeting guests with polished charm.

The attendees arrived in a steady stream, and the banquet was set to begin.

However, the most important guest of the night—the executive director appointed by AM Capital to oversee their investment in the Flynn Group—was nowhere to be seen.

Yardley was just starting to wonder about the delay when Nathan practically sprinted over, his forehead slick with cold sweat.

He leaned in close, his voice thick with panic. "Mr. Flynn, we have a massive problem!"

With the celebration moments away from kicking off, the words made Yardley's stomach drop. "What now?"

"We just received an official notice from AM Capital. They're withdrawing their entire sponsorship for the thirtieth-anniversary gala."

Yardley stiffened, a chill running down his spine. "What did you just say? Why?"

Nathan wiped his brow. "They stated that their executive director is highly dissatisfied with the current CEO's professionalism and attitude. They've already advised the board of directors to reevaluate your position as president."

The color drained from Yardley's face entirely.

*Withdrawing all sponsorship.*

*Reevaluating his position.*

He knew better than anyone what that meant. AM Capital was the sole financial backer for this massive strategic upgrade, holding thirty percent of the shares and initially sitting as the second-largest shareholder.

But recently, his father—despite pausing the divorce proceedings with his mother—had stubbornly transferred six percent of his own shares to his mistress, Irene Sommers.

"I worked my ass off to secure this investment from AM Capital! The contracts are signed, and you choose tonight of all nights to piss off their executive director? Are you out of your mind?"

"If they use this as an excuse to pull out completely, what are you going to do? Don't forget, if it weren't for their capital injection, this company would be dead in the water right now!"

Vincent had arrived at the gala in high spirits, only to receive a furious phone call from Bill the moment he stepped out of his car. Bill had cursed him out mercilessly, leaving Vincent reeling.

He couldn't believe his own brother-in-law had been so staggeringly incompetent as to offend the very person sent to save them.

Furious, Vincent raised a hand, looking entirely ready to deck him right in the middle of the ballroom.

Corinne and her three daughters rushed over just in time, frantically pulling Vincent back.

It was only then that Yardley finally snapped out of his dazed shock. He stared at Vincent, a sudden, horrifying realization dawning on him. "Vincent... what is the AM executive director's name?"