During a high-stakes morning meeting at Ford, Mr. Chill arrives to review a proposal while Mr. Ford and Ms. Neal rush the pitch—Ms. Neal has surgery in fifteen minutes and landing the deal today is essential. The presentation starts and Mr. Chill responds well to Ford's direct approach. Suddenly all computers shut down. Staff report the company system has been hacked and every machine is off. The meeting is abruptly stalled, leaving the urgent deal hanging and the team facing an immediate technical crisis and a tough decision on how to proceed.