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Industries CFO, had called three times.

I answered on his fourth attempt. “Martin.”

“Zafira,” he said, voice holding a careful calm that screamed panic. “I’m sorry to call this late, but we just received notice from Cross Technologies terminating the merger agreement.”

“No mistake,” I said, stepping into the elevator.

“But we’re set to sign Monday,” Martin continue reading …