wavenovel Chapter 67 Shifting the Concept
Chapter 67 Shifting the Concept
Chapter 68 Shifting the Concept (1st Update)
A better way?
Upon hearing this, Tom suddenly realized something: he had met all the high-ranking members of the association, but he had never met this young man in front of him.
Who is this person?
With a question in his mind, he asked, "I don't think I've seen you before when I came to the association."
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"He was fired!" Eunice blurted out.
Fearing that his argument wasn't strong enough, he continued to add to it.
"He used to be a low-level project assistant in the association."
"Tom, you don't believe a laid-off project assistant really has any solutions, do you?"
Indeed, even now, Eunice still doesn't take Bane seriously. He believes that the document used for the whistleblower report was obtained by Clarissa.
Tom frowned, instantly feeling like he'd been tricked.
What are you, a low-level employee, pretending to be here for?
However, recalling the earlier statement, "The public forum is not a courtroom, and the stock market is not a place for evidence. Even if you have Yuens issue a hundred statements, it won't make a difference,"...
Tom patiently asked Bane, "Sir, I'd like to hear your thoughts. But we're short on time, so could we please be as quick as possible?"
As they were talking, Bane's computer had already connected to the projector and opened a photo.
The photo is simple: a selfie of Debbie kissing Jimmy on the cheek. It's obvious that the two are a "couple" without any explanation.
Honestly, even though Bane has seen this photo several times, he still can't help but laugh when he sees it now.
As mentioned before, he mentioned Debbie in Jimmy's Noodles simply because he disliked Debbie, the "inequality expert."
But to everyone's surprise, Jimmy, who was forced into a corner, actually managed to produce evidence to prove that the drama of "the uncle and nephew turning against each other because of a woman" was real.
Ultimately, it's because Jimmy has lost his mind.
From his perspective, he instinctively believed that Bane was interested in Debbie because Bane already knew about Debbie and him.
Howard had affairs.
However, those in the meeting room couldn't understand what Bane was doing.
"What does this mean?" Tom asked, frowning.
"This man is Howard's nephew, Jimmy, and the woman next to him is his girlfriend, Debbie," Bane introduced calmly.
"But what does this have to do with us?" Tom glanced at his watch impatiently.
"Bane, don't waste everyone's time, okay?" Eunice chimed in.
Bane ignored him, tapped the arrow keys, and a new photo appeared on the screen.
In this photo, Howard is hugging Debbie from behind, with his hands placed in an inappropriate position.
Wow!
This photo was released.
Even though everyone in the conference room had their own thoughts, they all instantly revealed gossipy eyes.
"As you can see, Howard and Jimmy's girlfriends have an inappropriate relationship."
Jimmy hates Howard for stealing his girlfriend.
"Therefore, he secretly collected evidence of Howard's improper disposal of waste. He then anonymously gave this document to Eunice, and the rest is history."
"Sizzle~~"
Eunice quickly stood up, scraping the chair against the floor with a screeching sound.
He looked at Bane in disbelief and said, "You mean, Jimmy gave me that document?"
Bane ignored him and continued to Tom: "I've also seen the online discussions, and so far, they're all talking about GM's scrap yard."
Throughout the entire process, there was no mention of any association or donations. In other words, the current public opinion is trying to create the false impression that the waste disposal plant is a direct subsidiary of General Motors.
"However, we all know very well that this factory has no direct connection with General Motors."
"It's ridiculous that you're trying to use the association's statement for crisis management. Nobody even knows this association exists."
"Therefore, even if you issue a statement explaining the cause and effect, no one will believe it. Everyone will just think that the association is a scapegoat you are using for public relations."
"A better approach would be to subtly shift public opinion about waste disposal plants from General Motors to the association through a more compelling event."
"They've shifted the concept of this incident from a GM scrap yard to a melodramatic story of an uncle and nephew turning against each other. They've turned GM from the protagonist into a supporting character."
"Only when that time comes can we discuss the attribution of responsibility and issue a statement that the company was unaware of the matter, thus achieving the effect you desire."
"Am I being clear enough?"
After he finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the conference room.
The three veteran directors looked at Bane with some surprise, and they all searched their memories of him from the past—where did such a powerful young man come from in the association? They had never heard of him before.
Clarissa, on the other hand, had a smile on her face, a smile that was even a little smug.
As for Tom, his eyes kept darting around, as if he was considering the feasibility.
After pondering this for a while, he asked, "Is this story true or false?"
"Does it matter? I also have a video of Jimmy being interviewed, in which he personally admitted to the falling out between uncle and nephew. In addition, there are many other photos."
Bane did not answer whether it was true or false.
It was precisely this ambiguous answer that caused everyone present to look at him in a different light once again.
Especially Eunice.
He dealt with Howard for three years and spent a year with Jimmy.
He knew at least a general idea of the lifestyle of this uncle and nephew, if not exactly.
Why do people turn against each other because of love?
Everyone in the association knows that Jimmy wants to pursue Clarissa, and that Debbie is just a bed partner at best. Why would he turn against Howard for a bed partner?
is it possible?
Thinking of this, Eunice's gaze toward Bane became increasingly complicated.
So, he was behind all of this?
The question is, how exactly did he get these things?
Is Debbie one of his people too?
Countless thoughts swirled in my mind.
Eunice slowly braced himself on the table, leaned forward, and questioned Bane, "So, you were behind all of this?"
Bane didn't reply, but looked up at him with a faint smile on his lips.
That laugh made Eunice burst out laughing.
He turned to Tom and said, "Tom! We've all been tricked!"
"Those complaint documents must have been given to me by this guy!"
"Also, he's definitely driving the current news!"
"Really, you believe me, he has this ability. Before, Clarissa—"
"Shut up!" Tom really couldn't stand Eunice's nagging. "You just said he's just a low-level project assistant. Which of your statements should I believe?"
"—" Eunice choked, but still argued, "He really did it!"
Tom ignored him and looked at Bane, saying, "Can you give me these things?"
"Not at the moment." Bane shook his head.
"?" Tom was a little confused, and after a second or two of hesitation, he shook his head and said, "Why?"
"We're not in a business relationship, why should I help you?"
"Heavy Gift Crab! Aren't you mistaken about something? This whole mess is your association's responsibility, and you should take charge." Tom pounded on the table excitedly.
"You've got it wrong. The people in charge are either talking nonsense right next to you or working for the FBI. I've never been involved in your project, and I'm not even a member of the association."
"You're not a member of the association, what are you doing sitting here?" Tom was almost laughing in exasperation at Bane.
"You're not a member of our association, and neither is Eunice, yet you're both here, aren't you?"
"Listen, kid, I don't want to argue with you!" Tom waved his hand. "So, what are your conditions for giving us this evidence?"
"It's simple. I have a consulting firm. You and your PR department can discuss outsourcing this crisis PR project to me, and I'll help you clarify things."
"That's impossible!" Tom immediately refused.
He explained, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not doubting your abilities. But our company is too big, and the supplier procurement process is very complicated. It takes at least a month to complete, and we simply can't wait that long!"
"Tom, I've seen the donation agreement you signed with Howard. The donations will be made in installments," Clarissa interjected.
"What do you mean?" Tom seemed to realize something.
"You continue to fulfill the donation agreement and donate the remaining 50 to our association. Our association will use the money to purchase consulting services from Bann. Wouldn't that eliminate the need for further procedures?"
"?" Tom gasped. The remaining 50?