Chapter 119 - Twisted stories (1/2)

''Why are you panting? '' Nicklaus asked once they were inside the car.

''I had to use the back exit, before I could stand up, the reporters had already blocked the front exit, and I had to run, I didn't want you to worry about me. ''

She explained with a smile;

Nicklaus heaved a sigh after hearing her explanation.

''I told you to sit with me, now see what happened, ''

Nicklaus scolded with a little frown;

''Ah, you know I'm very shy. I'll just faint from embarrassment.''

She laughed and Nicklaus smiled. Remembering something, she asked;

''Oh, why didn't we go to the family home? Is Grandpa not home? ''

''Yeah, his pa sent me a text that he wouldn't be home. It was rescheduled for tomorrow. ''

Nicklaus explained, and Tiana nodded.

She was glad that he could finally rest after a long day.

Nicklaus closed his eyes and after a short moment, he leaned closer to her and rested his head on her shoulders.

Tiana turned to look at him and when she saw his eyes were closed, she sighed.

She didn't even want to think about the backlash his statements during the interview would bring; just when she thought about it, a voice from the car radio interrupted her thought;

''… the CEO of Howells Corporation has allegedly blamed a foreign cause for the injury caused by the Tee beverage during an interview held earlier today. His statement had caused a big fuss, and the internet has exploded with hate comments. The stocks are not on the bright side either, as prices are declining rapidly… ''

''Can you turn that off, please? ''

Tiana asked the driver calmly, and he turned it off immediately.

Her gaze turned to Nicklaus instantly and when she saw hat his eyes were still closed, she heaved a sigh of relief.

Although she knew the news was inevitable, she didn't want him listening to them. He had blamed no one, he just said that he would look deeper into the matter, but the press had twisted the story to what could best appeal to the audience.

She knew it was normal for the media to twist stories, but this was the first time she had experienced firsthand what it felt like; and it didn't feel good at all.

Nicklaus swallowed; he heard everything, but he had pretended to be asleep. He had noticed she had been worrying herself a little too much, and he didn't want to add another worry to her. He heard when she told the driver to turn off the radio and he knew she was worried that he would be affected by it.

And truthfully, the news wasn't good. He didn't even have a single clue to what he would do and there was no time on his hands. After a few days, if he didn't find a credible solution, the investors would be alerted again and this time, he might not be able to do anything about it.

He needed to act fast.

If he didn't, grandpa would be forced to search for an alternative, and Douglas was ready to dive in once the opportunity comes.

Nicklaus clenched his jaws as he forced his eyes to remain closed, his chest pressing so hard that it was very uncomfortable to breathe.

This was the company Grandpa took years to build, he wouldn't let it go down the drain, and as long as he could save the company, he was going to any lengths, even if it means giving it to Douglas.