We would be leaving
Getting out of the car the next day, Evelyn saw fleet of reporters crowding around Flourish and Prosper. The security's were holding them off, for some reason, Evelyn thought the reporters were slightly more aggressive than usual.
Having been reminded by Zhang Liu, She went through the secret passage of the building, an elevator was there directly taking her to the CEO's office.
Zhang Liu was already in the office when she got in. "Good Morning President" he greeted, Evelyn was not used to such a form of address yet and she awkwardly nodded.
She settled down in her seat And opened a file, She still wasn't able to understand everything but her progress compared to that of yesterday's was slightly better
Assitant Zhang peeked over subtly, he seemed to have something to say but not wanting to say it.
"Any problem Assitant Zhang?" Evelyn asked as she noticed
Zhang Liu awkwardly adjusted his spectacle, "Indeed there's a little problem" he said
"What is it?
Assitant Zhang grabbed his phone, scrolled then tapped an article
Evelyn glanced over and saw the jarring headline that a page that had less engagement posted. The article posted on the account evidently gave the page more engagement and virality.
#The Adopted daughter of the late Renowned physician, Ethan Cole, takes over Flourish and Prosper. What right does she have?"
Evelyn read through the article and her gaze kept on hardening, She scrunched up her face, then tapped the comment section
MysticDreamer: "Dangg so she's just an adoptive daughter?! , The Coles blood doesn't even run within her so why should the company be given to her?"
MidnightEco: "psst!!! Any Tom, dick and Harry can take over companies now, How foolish "
More netizens' nasty comments flooded in, Assistant Zhang grabbed the phone and said embarrassingly, "Don't read it anymore"
Evelyn had a blank expression on her look, it was expected, Her journey wouldn't be that smooth, Somehow her mind floated to the words Sial said last, Does he really think she could do it, Also how was his mission? Was he going to be back?
Evelyn shook her head, Why was she thinking about that at this moment?
She pushed the thought from her mind, She glanced up and asked assitant Zhang, "Oh so that's why they were aggressive reporters outside"
Zhang Liu adjusted his spectacles, Evelyn noticed that seemed to be the subconscious habit of this assitant of hers
"Let me take a look at the situation outside," Assitant Zhang said and left the office, the place regained silence
Just then, Evelyn's melodious ringtone rang out, Checking the Caller ID she picked it up. Amelia's booming voice could be heard as she angrily cursed the poster of the article, Evelyn moved the phone away from her ears
"Those fish brains netizens don't know what's best for them" Amelia harrumphed, "Zetian and I are on the way to work, But we'll make a detour" Amelia passed on forgetting to ask the big boss beside her
"We'll make a detour?" Zetian repeated with slightly raised brows, "Has Miss Chi forgotten what I said earlier?"
Amelia rolled her eyes secretly, she then turned and put on a flattering expression, "Big Boss can we go over, Pretty please, Big boss is the nicest"
Zetian cast a disgusting look at her, Nevertheless, he still gestured to the driver to make a detour to Flourish and Prosper
Upon reaching the building, Amelia saw dozens of reporters, she sent a message to Evelyn and in the next second she saw a middle-aged man approaching them, "Good morning, I'm Assistant Zhang, this way please" Zhang Liu greeted and he couldn't help but glance a few times at the expressionless man beside the young lady, he found him familiar but could not recall where he knew him
The two followed Assistant Zhang behind and he led them toward the passage to the CEO's office. Entering the office, Amelia rushed to Evelyn and pounced on her
Caught off guard, Evelyn managed to catch her, She shook her head at her childish habit, Not forgetting the other presence, She cast the child aside and stood up the greet Zetian, "President Ze, it an honour to have you here" she said stretching her hands for a handshake
Although they were classmates before, the two weren't exactly close but they also weren't on a bad time, Throughout the years they maintained neutral polite interactions
"No, the honour is mine, President Cole" Zetian replied politely
"Please get a cup of jasmine tea" Evelyn requested, And Assistant Zhang immediately went on the task
He finally remembered who this man was, He was the young President who was rarely out in the public eye, he never attended interviews or whatnot
Zetian settled down on the couch, He had a strong presence that was hard to ignore. Sometimes Evelyn felt he had this Royal presence.
Evelyn also settled on the couch as Amelia occupied her seat.
Amelia twirled on Evelyn's office chair and laughed heartily, Zetian lips twitched
Soon after, Assistant Zhang walked in with a cup of tea and served it on the table, with a biscuit on another plate
Amelia jumped off her and hurriedly sat down beside Zetian, She then stretched her arms picked up one of the biscuits and threw it in her mouth, "My dear Evelyn, You know me too well," she said in a muffled voice as she munched on the biscuit "Dont worry, Zetian is here to help with the situation"
Amelia said as she nudged the man beside her, Zetian sighed and then responded, "This can be easily fixed" he leaned back and expressed, "To resolve the issue with the article, have your PR team send out a post. Firstly, issue a public warning to the media, keep in mind not to make it too overbearing. Secondly, clarify that this matter is internal to the company. Lastly, express gratitude towards both people and the media to ensure no offence is taken.
Evelyn attentively listened, She realized just now that, this business world is a power struggle. One needs to be quick-witted so as not to fall prey
Assitant Zhang noted down every single word,
Zetian went on, "This should address the issue regarding the article. Now shifting focus to the company, it is evident that this scandal didn't arise out of thin air. The individual responsible likely has ties to the company, I checked the comments under the post and they appeared to be posted by fake accounts"
Zetian didn't add anything after as he knew he had already said much, And they should have understood what he was trying to say.
Amelia was slightly mesmerized at his analysis. No wonder Her mother did everything she could to make her learn from him, He really was that good. she couldn't help but glance a few more times at him
Zetian felt a gaze beside him, And he glanced over, Amelia quickly turned away embarrassed, She pursued her lips and snorted. Seeing this,
Zetian held back a smile, he stood up and grabbed her hand, "We would be leaving"