The first official meeting was scheduled to be held today. But the news that was circulating around news gave a little fuss in the office. I was able to see the uneasiness of many employees. So I gathered them all for a meeting.
"I hope everyone is here. First I know about the rumors going about Mr.Eric. Well, I am not going to tell if they are true or false, as I don't know myself. But I specifically don't want any of you to be uncomfortable in his presence as this is just a business deal, not a drug deal that we'll be associated with. I wish everyone will help each other to get the best out of this deal with Mr.Eric and his companies," I said and looked at Alex.
"Yes, none of you have to worry, as we will never do anything that harms our company ethics and policies. That's all everyone, Thank you," said Alex dismissing them.
"They seem worried,"
"I know Alex. But we have to do this if we want to find who is behind this,"
"Meg kind of sensed something was wrong,"
"What do you mean?"
"One of the cover-up nurse staff we replaced did a punch on someone to prevent a fight from going worse,"
''Oh, so she figured these were our men?"
"Kind of,"
"So you had to tell a little bit?"
"Yes. But I just said that we were doing a project with this person and we are just taking precautions" said Alex looking at the news.
"Anyway, we will have to tell the same story then,"
We looked up and saw my father coming in.
"Father,"
"Your mothers are worried and I know Sarah knows something even though she won't say anything,"
"I know uncle,"
"So what you said is the best answer, Alex," said my father, tapping his shoulder.
"I think we will have to tell this story to our mothers as well," I said looking at my father, who nodded in agreement.
"The news has been pretty wild and some of our major clients have taken notice,"
"Father what about the shareholders?"
"I told them that this was a secret investigation and that the police have asked our help to make contact. And then they were ok,"
"That's good, I was worried they might make a fuss next," said Alex looking at the watch.
"Well, it took some time to get them to understand. But Paul helped out with the explaining,"
"Paul said that they still didn't see any movement from the gang," said Alex getting ready to go and welcome Eric Thomas.
"We'll meet you in the conference room," I said asking Jason to come in.
"Jason, is everything ready?"
"Yes sir. I have arranged everything. The media had requested to have a briefing with you and Mr.Eric,"
"Hmm, I will let you know after talking with him,"
With that, my father called uncle Holland to get his input on the issue. As this is a case that involves the CIA we made an agreement to keep uncle Holland's company as the exclusive broadcaster.
We talked with Paul and his team about how we should proceed. And they advised it's better to have one broadcaster, as Holland is already involved and knows about the situation and our target.
"So we'll spread the news that we use Uncle Holland's media as our exclusive media partner,"
Within an hour uncle Holland and his PR team spread the news that they are the exclusive partner for all official media releases. This created a bit of a fuss around the media circle but they know better than to not cross the line.
"Hmm.. uncle but won't they pester us asking why we did it?" asked Alex.
"They might. but you can dismiss them or just say that it was part of the deal," said uncle Holland freely.
"Do you think they will buy it?"
"That's their problem, son,"
Well, what we predicted was true. The other media outlets were stormed in front of our building. With mics showing on our faces and trying pretty hard to get any information. Eric Thomas was having the same issue but we made sure to not let anything go out.
That night,
"Ben,"
"Hmm.." I looked at Sarah who was curled up on a sofa with a book in hand.
"Are you sure, about the project with Mr.Eric?"
"Why do you ask?"
"I don't know. I don't feel comfortable around him,"
Just as I suspected, she will really feel troubled especially with the news and gossip that speculate around him.
"Dear, you have nothing to worry about. We are just doing a business deal. There is nothing else,"
"So when are you hoping to start the initial meetings?"
"This Friday, we will gather their details and discuss what are their plans,"
"Hmm..."
"Honey, you will be joining us too," I said to her as I wanted her input on the design concept.
"Ok, anything you want me to prepare?"
"Just gather some of our best projects. So we can discuss what they would like and they can have an idea,"
With that being said Sarah went to the office room, to check out what is best to be used for the meeting.