Evelyn's tactics were swift and decisive; she threatened to bankrupt Starline Media within ten minutes, and in just three, Diane was nearly on the verge of begging for mercy.
However, Diane wasn't a major shareholder of Starline Media. She was merely a minor stakeholder, simply a figurehead of sorts.
"Miss Taylor, Starline Media... it's not up to me," Diane hurriedly explained, "But I assure you, Mason will never be seen in public again. He'll be blacklisted throughout the industry."
Mason, still reeling from the slap Diane had given him moments earlier, was shocked to hear her promising his complete professional downfall.
In a panic, he grabbed Diane's arm, his voice hoarse, "Diane, you can't do this to me! Over these two years, I've sacrificed so much for you!"
Diane, already under pressure, snapped at Mason's plea, violently shaking off his grasp.
