Chapter 60 - Sixty : False And Invalid (2/2)
”Organize a press conference, it's time to make something clear ” I said to Judy who hadn't dared to end the call.
”Alright ” He answered and the call ended.
”Drive” I glanced up coldly at the driver who didn't hesitate at all in obeying my orders.
I tapped my finger rhythmically on my nose, thinking on my next course of action. There was no way, the Old Man could have have done this without an external force, it was well thought and planned.
Hmm, Christina. The both of them must be in cahoots. Tina probably the writer and the Old man, the executor. I chuckled, what a perfect combination.
The ride to my office was agonizing slow and frustrating , though the driver was almost over the speed limit . I just wanted nothing than to get this over with.
The company's meeting hall was used as the avenue for the press conference and after a change of clothes , I strode confidently towards the halls followed by a troop of the company's top level executives, shareholders , and public relations officers - both invited and uninvited, all in the view of supporting their president in whatever decision he's about to carry out - a clear bootlicking tactic I wouldn't bother myself with at the moment.
Our stoic and cold look made everything look like a military invasion while idle workers in the hallway scampered for safety. Nobody wanted to experience the CEO's transfer of aggression.
As soon as I walked into the hall, camera shutters and flashes went off like fireworks while a great murmuring and chattering aroused.
There was no smiling for cameras or posing for pictures and stepped up to the podium.I tapped the mic to ensure it was functioning while camera flashes lit up my expressionless face framed by dark glasses.
I faced the expectant journalist, reporters and of course paparazzi ready for whatever juicy news I had in store for them.
” Welcome ” My voice rang through the hall and I began my official statement without wasting time
”I called this conference to refute any rumours allegedly claiming that I, Niklaus Spencer, CEO of Spencer Group is engaged to Miss Christina Debra , Heiress of Debra Group . I hereby declare such rumours false and invalid and wouldn't hesitate to press legal charges on anyone who spreads such rumors. Thank you ”
I addressed the crowd, bowed and climbed down the stage, instantly becoming the target of the reporters who bombarded me with questions I obviously didn't bother to answer.
The securities held them back while I sauntered back to my office with immediate effect, I had already done what I wanted.
My office telephone incessantly rang but I ignored it and plopped down on my couch, exhausted. I let out a tired sigh and loosened the tie that was literally choking me, tossing it to God knows where.
Rubbing my temple, my thoughts wandered off to Maya, has she left as usual or quietly waiting for me this time? I mused. Hopefully she has seen the press conference. Yeah , hopefully.
Fine, I decided to call her but just as I picked my phone, it rang and an all too familiar ID flashed across the screen.
Speak of the Devil
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** If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the mountain : If things aren't going your way, you'll have to adjust to the way they are.