Press Conference and the secret

Kevin called me later that night and told me to be prepared, as Mr.D was in a very furious mood. So he wanted me to warn others and be prepared to calm him down if something comes up tomorrow. This time Mary has dealt with the wrong person, I hope this will be a lesson for her.

The press was having a field day today. They really wanted to know what happened and how things are going on. So far the drama had been going on pretty well and the feedback has been really good. Mary's behavior has been criticized by fans and her assigned talent agency is facing a major PR difficulty.

The best part is, no one has ever worked with Star Dust or Mr.D. They still don't know how Mr.D handles these kinds of issues. I know he is a righteous person, but he will become a brutal master when it comes to doing wrong to Little Moon.

I came to the press conference a bit earlier to take a look at things and discuss with the director and the other main personals and the Manager of Mary's agency. He was feeling really down and he was hoping this drama will help him with collaboration openings with international dramas. I felt sorry for him as I have known him to be a good person who helps new talent with open arms as a father figure to them.

I should talk with MR.D about his talent agency. Maybe he can give him some help and reach out to the new talents he had recruited. I have seen a few good upcoming artists who are well-behaved and well-mannered. Unfortunately for Mary, she forgot everyone else after getting all the fame and attention.

All the media personals seem to be so curious about Mr.D. as he has never shown himself before in the public eye. So everyone has been trying to figure out who is this mysterious person. Mr.D has made arrangements to include Little Moon if needed at the press conference but without showing her identity for the time being. But we talked publicly to acknowledge my engagement with his soulmate, his sister, and also her as the future president of the company.

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A few minutes to the press conference, Mr.D also joined via video with Kevin and the company lawyer by his side. I introduced Mr. D to the others, Director, Manager of Mary's agency, and to the press personals. As I introduced him, I heard others talking about Mr.D, he had some cold and majestic look surpassing the look of a gentleman. We started the conference at sharp ten-thirty. The others of the crew were also waiting still this starts.

"Hello everyone. Thank you for coming to this urgent press conference. Please let me introduce to you all, Mr.D, president of the StarDust Studio. And I hope you all know the others very well." I started the conference. Everyone's attention was on Mr.D., and they were curious to know more about him.

"I hope you all know why we are having this press conference and the source for this matter." I looked at Mary who was seated nearby with her assistant. "First I have to clarify that I do not have any relationship or personal connection with the popular actress Mary. I only had interactions with her during filming or public appearances, they are all due to professional matters. I have never influenced or given a hint that I liked her. I would like you to share a video from the night day before and yesterday's shooting." I showed the CCTV footage from my home. This clearly shows Mary deliberately trying to get in and hitting the gate. She was taken into the vehicle by her assistance.

"These are the shots taken yesterday by the hired cameraperson. Mr.D sent me a security team upon hearing of the following incident. They caught the cameraman and questioned him. Here's the clip containing his confession." Adam played the video and the man confessing he was doing this at the request of Ms.Mary.

I and everyone looked at Mary. She was seated there looking down. I really don't know what came up with her. My only hope is that she will be able to survive in the field.

"I hope this clarification is enough to understand the situation. I would like Mr.D as the president to speak a few words. Mr.D." I looked at him as his view was shown on a larger screen.

"Good Morning everyone. Thank you for attending this first conference for the drama. In any work culture, a positive teamwork environment is essential. Even though you have personal grudges against each other, a team should put them aside to full fill the given work. From my perspective, this incident looks like a personal attack on another member in your team. This is an unhealthy situation that we could have avoided if we had been thoughtful a little. But remember your every action will have a reaction. "

Mr.D's talk was simple and to the point. I looked at everyone else, they all were mesmerized by his posture and his voice. Mr.D looked at me and with a nod told me to proceed.

"Media friends, now it's your time to ask questions," I told them.

Q1:"Mr.George, may I know your real relationship with Ms.Mary?"

"My association with her is highly professional. And most of the rumors were spread by her with the same methods as this time."

Q2: "You recently uploaded a photo on Instagram, and confirmed you are engaged. Can we know more about her and why is her identity hidden all the time?"

I looked at Mr.D, and he motioned me to reply.

"Yes, I got engaged recently. She is a simple and very kind-hearted person and it's her decision to stay away from the limelight and media. That's why we haven't publicized any photos of us. But in the future, she will accompany me to important events. More details will be given to you by Mr.D, my Brother-in-law."

Everyone looked at us with disbelief. I saw Lee have a little smile on his face. The attention went to Mr.D. We revealed our secret.

"Thank you, George. First and foremost I am very lucky to have a soulmate like her and I am happy to have a caring and loving brother-in-law like him. I think I have to let out a secret that we as a company have been hiding. Most of you might have known or seen her designs and read her scripts and seen dramas made with them. Yes, she is the scriptwriter, CG creator, and costume designer by profession, as for this drama too. "

Everyone was holding their breath. This was big news and nobody knew expected this except a few.

"And George and my sister will be the president of this company in future."

Shocked. Even a pin fell down you can hear it right now.

Q3: "When will we get to see her in person?"

"She will appear in front of you when she's ready. But for the time being, she will address you," said Mr.D. making me surprised she agreed to come online.

"HI everyone. Thank you for your hard work. Even though I have never met anyone of you, I think I should voice my opinion as this situation was created because of me."

Looking around everyone was captivated by her voice. But she didn't show herself.

"I hope Mary is listening to this. First of all I have to let you know I don't have any personal grudges or anger on her. But when it comes to work, I prefer having a highly professional working attitude. Specially from someone who had been in the field for about ten years. I can understand and forgive her at a personal level but on a professional level I think what she did was wrong and unforgivable."

She was about to end the video,

Q4: "May I know what you think the company should do?"

"I will let Brother D and her Manager decide at the moment. Thank you."

She was straightforward as Mr.D.

Q5: "Mr.D may I know your thoughts on this situation?"

"As I said earlier, we are professionals. Please listen to this clip on a meeting we had a few weeks ago. "

Mary's manager was feeling very embarrassed about what happened. And she has had got a final warning as well.

"As you can hear, she was advised to behave properly. But she broke the rules again and again, and she had purposely delayed the filming from time to time which costs per hourly rate and it also disrupted others schedules as well. As stated in the contract Ms.Mary will be sued to pay the delayed charges and compensation for the personal attacks on Mr.George and My sister."

Mr.D's lawyer spoke as well, "We don't intend to sue the talent company as this was not an issue with them, rather a personal attack on two innocent individuals."

Mary was so worried. She didn't know what to do and she was lost without anyone on her side. Her only hope was the Manager.

Q5: "What are your thoughts as her Manage?"

"We highly regret what has been done by a highly experienced actress, as this is not the example we hope to give the younger crowd. The board has decided to terminate her contract after this drama and compensate her for damaging the reputation of the company. And I personally apologize from Mr.D, Mr.George, and Ms.. (he looked around as he didn't know her name)... for what had happened by our reicrute."

With this question, the press conference came to an end. And Mary came to me with an angry, humiliated face.

"How dare you, do this to me"

"I am sorry, you asked for this, Mary."

I went to my car with Lee to get ready for the shoots.