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Despite the legal victory and media campaign, Portal was still battling with the fallout of the false allegations. The skepticism and criticism from social media users only added to the company's struggle to regain the trust of their customers and partners.

Alex was still determined to prove their commitment to ethical sourcing, but they also knew that they couldn't reveal the source of their products.

But the online critics didn't see it that way. To them, Portal's refusal to disclose their sourcing practices was just another red flag. They demanded transparency and proof that the company was living up to their claims of ethical sourcing.

Sophia and Alex knew they couldn't satisfy everyone, but they remained steadfast in their mission. They doubled down on their efforts to support sustainable agriculture and local communities, and to ensure that their sourcing practices were truly ethical.

Slowly but surely, the tides began to turn. Some customers and partners started to see past the online rumors and recognize the good work that Portal was doing. They spread the word and recommended the company to others, and gradually the company's reputation began to recover.

It was a long and arduous journey, but Sophia and Alex knew that it was worth it. They had always believed in doing the right thing, even when it was hard,

As they looked towards the future, they knew that they still had a lot of work to do. But they were determined to continue their mission and prove to the world that they are not bad people.

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After few days

Sea Co. released their statement, the tide began to turn in Portal's favor. People started to question the credibility of the rumors that had been circulating, and the ex-employees who had spread them were quickly exposed as frauds. The evidence presented by Sea Co. was damning, and it was clear that Tronc and its associates had been using underhanded tactics to discredit their competition.

Alex breathed a sigh of relief as he read the news. Finally, the truth had come out. He had always known that the accusations against Portal were baseless, but it was frustrating to see so many people fall for the lies. Now, though, he could rest easy knowing that his company's name had been cleared.

The revelation that one of the ex-employees had a bank account at JP Bank, which was owned by Sea Co., raised some eyebrows. People questioned the legality of Sea Co. accessing the account, but the company claimed that they had done so with the police department's permission as part of their investigation into the matter.

Despite the controversy surrounding the investigation, most people were just happy to see justice served. Tronc and its associates were exposed for what they were, and Portal could finally begin to rebuild its reputation.

Alex was grateful for Sea Co.'s support and relieved that the whole ordeal was over. He knew that there would still be skeptics out there, but he was confident that with time, Portal would earn back the trust of its customers. As for Tronc, he hoped that they had learned their lesson and would think twice before resorting to such underhanded tactics in the future.

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Alex was pleasantly surprised to receive an invitation from Miss Kamal, the owner of Sea Co., to discuss a potential partnership to develop next-generation transport vehicles.

As he arrived at the Sea Co. headquarters, Alex couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. He was still relatively new to the business world, and the idea of partnering with such a large and successful company was both thrilling and intimidating.

Miss Kamal greeted him with a warm smile, and they began discussing their potential partnership. Alex was impressed with her vision and her passion for creating sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. They talked about the challenges and opportunities in the market, and Alex shared some of his own ideas for new products and strategies.

As the meeting drew to a close, Miss Kamal apologized for the behavior of Sea Co.'s former executive towards Portal. Alex appreciated the gesture, but he also knew that forgiveness was a key part of moving forward in the business world.

"I understand that we all make mistakes, and I'm just grateful for the opportunity to work with a company that shares our values and our commitment to making a positive impact in the world," Alex said.

Miss Kamal smiled, and they shook hands, sealing their new partnership. As Alex left the Sea Co. headquarters, he felt a sense of excitement and optimism for the future of Portal and the impact they could make together with Sea Co.

With this his last days as the owner of Portal came to an end, that's right in a week Alex will start going to collage to get his degree so that he can run the company better with that thought Alex went to sleep.