The next day, a video quietly began circulating across major online platforms, and within just three hours, it had skyrocketed to the top of the trending list.
Early that morning, Desmond contacted Lucas, his tone grave. "Mr. Tudor, there's trouble. A video of you hitting someone at the hospital has been uploaded online, and it's already gaining a lot of attention." As he spoke, he sent Lucas the trending search term.
Lucas had just finished his morning workout and was wiping sweat from his forehead and neck with a towel. He opened his messaging app and saw the trending topic Desmond had sent.
"Tudor Group Chairman Assaults Someone in Hospital."
He clicked on the link and was immediately met with countless videos, all showing the same scene from the hospital corridor's surveillance footage: a few seconds of him kicking a middle-aged woman to the ground. No context, no follow-up-just that brief, explosive moment.
But he wasn't just anyone; he was the newly appointed Chairman of Tudor Group, already the subject of swirling rumors about his divorce that had created a public frenzy.
Now, this video surfaced before he even had a chance to fully settle into his new position, bringing significant negative attention both to him and to Tudor Group.
The Tudor Group was involved in various industries-real estate, new media, entertainment, and more.
Seeing the Chairman behave violently, netizens would undoubtedly boycott all products under the Tudor brand. Potential partners who were considering collaborations might also adopt a wait-and-see approach, distancing themselves from the controversy. In short, the widespread circulation of this video was bound to cause extensive damage to their reputation.
"Mr. Tudor, some of the senior executives and shareholders have already been informed and are on their way to the office. There were a few who were unhappy with your sudden rise to the position, and they're likely going to seize this opportunity to make things difficult for you," Desmond's serious voice came through.
"Got it," Lucas responded coolly, his tone indifferent.
Desmond, feeling anxious, continued, "Mr. Tudor, I've already instructed the PR department to do their best to control the narrative. I've also asked Maria to help investigate who leaked the video and stirred up the situation. But for now, you need to come to the office quickly and steady this group of senior board members."
"What's there to fear?" Lucas replied,
catching the tension in Desmond's voice. His tone was calm, unhurried as if he weren't about to face a brewing storm.
Desmond's anxious mood suddenly calmed after hearing Lucas' even tone.
Yeah. What was there to fear?
After all these years by Lucas' side, Desmond had witnessed all kinds of situations. They had weathered countless schemes and plots together.
Now, Lucas had risen to become the Chairman of Tudor Group.
So really, there was nothing to be afraid of!
Desmond spoke again, his tone noticeably lighter, "Mr. Tudor, you have to understand-I might just be running on too much stress. My
hormones are probably all out met
balance, which is why I get so
nervous. How about giving me some time off? Maybe if I get myself a date or something, it'll help balance my hormones."
Lucas replied, "Once this matter is dealt with, I'll give you some annual leave."
"Deal!" Desmond's voice was a few notches higher, filled with excitement.
He couldn't have been happier-his boss was still the best!
...
Aveline, half-asleep, answered her phone groggily.
"Hello?" she mumbled, her voice still heavy with sleep, her eyes not even fully open.
Selena's voice was practically bursting with excitement. "My dear, stop sleeping! Get up and check the trending topics-Lucas, that jerk, is all over them, and he's getting roasted alive!" en FindNovel
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