LRAB Chapter 235
Chapter 235
At that moment Ethan finally spoke, his voice calm but firm.
"I understand your concerns. However, it seems to me that the focus is misplaced. Instead of questioning why a video exposing corruption caused backlash, perhaps you should be asking why such corruption existed in the first place, I was expecting you to asked her some questions why she wanted to frame me up, but you're here taking sides, I'm not surprised after all."
His words caused a ripple of unease across the room, but Ethan wasn't done.
"This isn't just about losing followers or dealing with public criticism. This is about the company's integrity. If your foundation is built on deceit, no amount of followers or public favor will save you when it collapses."
Immediately the older man frowned deeply, and the family master's smirk faltered ever so slightly. The celebrity girl, however, sat frozen, her smirk replaced with a look of unease.
Ethan's gaze swept the room, unwavering.
"If we don't address the rot at its core, the company will fail. I made a bold decision, yes, but it was one necessary to remind everyone of the standard we should uphold. Now, the real question is, what will you do about it?"
His words lingered in the air, a challenge unspoken but clearly felt.
At that moment The older man adjusted his glasses, his tone heavy with frustration as he paced slowly. "Ethan or what ever you call yourself, your job is clear. You're not here to act on impulses or to solve problems in ways that attract more backlash to the company. Your role, as the chief examiner, is to identify issues, take note of everything going wrong, and report directly to me—the chief manager."
He stopped pacing and turned to face Ethan directly, his expression firm.
"From there, I escalate the matter to Noami Bryson. She's the one who communicates with the owner. That's the proper chain of command. Deviating from it not only undermines the process but also creates unnecessary complications and you know what that means."
The room was thick with tension, the family master leaning back in his chair, clearly enjoying Ethan being put in his place—or so he thought.
Immediately The celebrity girl's triumphant smirk reappeared, her confidence restored.
Ethan, however, didn't flinch. His eyes remained fixed on the older man, absorbing every word. Inwardly, he was weighing the hypocrisy of the lecture.@@@@
He couldn't believe they want order, yet they were blind to the chaos that their own negligence had sown. without being told he could tell he has been keeping a blind eye to everything she has been doing.
"Now, if you'll excuse me," Ethan said without looking back, "there's work to be done."
With that, he was about walking away when he heard a voice.
"Where do you think you're going to."
The family master's lips twitched with a faint smile, his voice dripping with calculated calm. "Ethan, did you hear what the chief said? Let me explain. This gentleman here is not just anyone. He's a close relative of the previous highest shareholder—the very person the new owner bought the company from."
He let the words settle like a stone in the room, his gaze sharpening as it rested on Ethan.
Without giving Ethan a chance to reply, the family master leaned forward slightly, clasping his hands together on the table.
"So, tell me, Ethan. What do you suggest we do now? After this... disaster you've caused?"
The question wasn't an invitation for input. It was a declaration, a not-so-subtle attempt to pin the entire situation squarely on Ethan's shoulders.
The room fell silent for a moment, the tension palpable.
Before Ethan could respond, the older man—the chief manager—cleared his throat and spoke, his voice tinged with authority. "There's only one solution to salvage this mess."
Immediately he adjusted his glasses, locking eyes with Ethan. "You'll have to come on air and apologize to the celebrity girl. Publicly. Say you're new, that you acted rashly, and admit that the videos you released were nothing more than staged pranks. Acting. Nothing real."
The weight of the demand hung in the air like an anvil.
The master of the family nodded in agreement, leaning back in his chair with a smug expression as if the matter was already resolved.
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At that moment all eyes were on Ethan now, waiting for his response.