Pressured, anxious, loss of focus. Harrison can still feel the secondhand embarrassment. Looking down on the white floor, not ready to face the consequences he made. This time, he is thinking that somebody is making him crazy. The unusual event last night was so sudden, there might be scaring him for a reason.
"I can find out who is the person behind this drama. If they think that I will get fooled, better if they perform more than they did last night. My senses are extraordinary, just surprised and unprepared last time. But now, I will make sure I will not be afraid," he whispered while his nose was smoking in anger.
After he finished his business on the toilet, he prepared himself to face the people. Nerve-wracking as it seems, he needs to show himself to them that the show must go on no matter what. Standing straight, sprayed some eau de parfume on his suit.
Armando walked with him. A little bit of awkwardness about what just happened earlier, but he didn't show any signs. He maintained his intimidating look to earn respect as the CEO of Fuentabella Company.
The co-founder is making a face. In just a few seconds, the face of Harrison registered on his sight.
"Finally, you are here! What took you so long? Don't you know that the officers are waiting for nothing because of what you just did!"
"My apologies. I just had an emergency and it is risky to share. Armando already knew that as he was there. Thanks to him for the relief."
Without further ado, they proceed to the conference room. The officers are burping and haggard. But still has open ears, ready to listen to the presentation of Harrison.
The wide television opened and showed the presentation. Unexpectedly, an unknown clip just played on the screen.
Everyone froze, quite surprised. The video showed the video on how Hale was raped in the restroom of the company. Harrison bit his lips and the eyebrows met. Heavy breaths, heart beats like a drum, and gonna explode.
"Who put this video? Please turn that off!" Harrison shouted.
"No, we need to watch the whole truth," the co-founder insisted to let the video play.
The officers and even the investors are looking at each other, exchanging their thoughts. Some of them eventually exit. Because of this, Harrison became dizzy. This is his most embarrassing and disappointing moment. Until no one remains in the conference room.
"So there is no murder happened, Harrison. Did you plan this?" the co-founder surprisingly asks a question to Harrison.
"What do you mean? The authorities have decided to detain Hale and it is final," Harrison responded tremblingly.
"Oh, you made a wrong move. Be ready for the consequences. Now I know the whole truth, I will not trust you anymore. You are so immature! Don't put fire on the person you didn't like. Just recommend him instead to another company. You are so unfit to be CEO, so heartless and apathetic!"
Harrison is melting down in shame. The face is hard to paint as all the bad things slapped on him. He excused himself to hide the tears forming in his eyes. He doesn't want to show he is weak, for him compromising is quite risky and may affect his image.
"Hey, don't walk out! We are not done yet!"
Just a few seconds later when Harrison left, Armando rushed on the elevator. He looked for the CEO to tell an important thing.
The rhythmic sounds of echoing walk steps show that there might be an emergency. As Harrison went down to the second floor, Armando immediately approached him.
"Boss, we have a big problem! There is a group of people littering outside. There are activists and they are badly looking for your presence."
"Just let me handle this. I am immune to bad events, I am not afraid to face them."
"Are you sure, boss? Just tell me, I will be your guard."
"No need to worry, Armando. I know what I am going to do. This is just a simple scenario."
Armando was left in the office biting his index fingernail. While Harrison rushed on the elevator to go to the first floor and meet the people rallying.
JUSTICE FOR HALE! PLEASE LET HIM OUT TO HELL!
FUENTABELLA ARE SCAMMERS! RETURN TO US OUR MONEY YOU STOLE!
INVESTMENT GONE WRONG! DO NOT FOOL MORE PEOPLE! WE DESERVE A BETTER SERVICE!
HARRISON FUENTABELLA IS A SCAM LORD! YOU MUST DIE AND BURN IN HELL!
While walking, the writings are clear on the glass door. The security guard approached him to give some warnings.
"Boss, you need protection from this. They are so aggressive, you should not face them and get out of the building."
"Just leave it to me. This is just a little problem that I need to solve and can resolve this issue."
"Are you sure? I am just here in case you need me."
"No, thank you. I can do this, don't you ever worry."
He confidently opened the main entrance and openly faced the people. There are hundreds of followers wearing red and black shirts. The other one which is the leader is a little bit familiar.
"Why did you do this to my son! You let him rot in jail even if he is innocent! I already know the truth and I know you watched the evidence!"
"I am sorry for the inconvenience, but I am not the one making procedures to the case."
"Then rebuke the case! For God's sake, free my son! He is our breadwinner and you must show empathy to him! Someone said you were his lover, but what is happening is so ironic! If you really love him, you must do the right thing!"
"I have no idea. What are you talking about?"
The mother of Hale's blood started to boil. "If you cannot remember anything, let these cracks bring back your senses!"
Everyone throws raw eggs to Harrison with the large ripe red tomatoes. While he was being stoned, Armando smirked, deep inside celebrating with joy with his successful plans.
"Is it good to be stoned, Harrison? You finally taste your own medicine. There are still more dosages to come!"