Chapter 272 Sebastian Is Not Someone to Mess With
The following morning, in the MBK International Building, in the President's office, Dario approached Sebastian with a palpable sense of unease, handing him the latest financial magazine. "Mr. Kingsley, the company's stock hit its limit-down price as soon as the market opened today. It's the first time in MBK Group's history. The board's already buzzing, and they're demanding an explanation."
Sebastian gave a nonchalant "hmm" in response. The board would likely want more than just an explanation for the stock plunge.
However, Sebastian remained unfazed.
He casually asked, "Besides the financial magazine, is there any other news?"
Dario shook his head, clearly apprehensive. "Aside from the authoritative financial publications, all the video footage and photos from last night's reporters were confiscated. So, for now, there are no leaks. Mrs. Kingsley's position is secure."
That was all Sebastian cared about.
He tossed the newspaper and magazine onto the desk, revealing a headline in bold, black letters: [Sebastian and His Wife Make a High-Profile Appearance: The Turner Family Dinner Sparks Romance Scandal.]
[MBK Group President Admits to Three-Year Marriage, Confesses to Extramarital Affair with Turner Family Heiress. Shocking Revelations by Brooklyn: Everything Traced Back to Her Terminal Illness.]
Public relations strategy? True facts? Or something else entirely?
The media was rife with speculation, and with MBK Group being a high-profile family business, any incident would be magnified, especially when it involved another prominent family's interests.
"Mr. Kingsley, it seems nearly impossible to completely silence the reporters, but news has a way of fading quickly. Rest assured, it will blow over."
Sebastian's real concern was not the media but his wife and the upcoming speculation. With a frown of frustration, he tapped his forehead. "Get in touch with the hospital. I need to schedule a check-up for tomorrow."
The abrupt change of subject seemed jarring.
"Understood! I'll notify them right away."
Just then, the internal phone rang—a call from the secretary's desk.
"Mr. Kingsley, the board members have arrived. The meeting starts in five minutes. Please be mindful of the time."
"Got it."
The board meeting was set to take place in the largest conference room at MBK Group. By the time Sebastian arrived, the room was already buzzing with chatter. The impromptu board meeting was clearly an opportunity to interrogate and judge Sebastian, with the stock drop serving merely as a pretext.
As the double doors swung open, an imposing figure entered. Sebastian's cold, steely gaze swept across the board members, his lips pressed. He was fully aware of their thoughts and judgments.
The board members, seeing Sebastian arrive, put on a facade of courteousness, though it was clear they were preparing for a showdown.
During the meeting, Brian, the chairman of the board, did not attend in person but watched from his office, eager to witness the unfolding drama. The live feed from the chairman's office was already broadcasting the ongoing board meeting.
"Mr. Kingsley, the stock price of the group hit its limit-down for the first time right at market open today. This has had a severe impact on the company."
"Mr. Kingsley, while we have no right to interfere in your personal life with your wife, we have to be concerned about the group's reputation and interests. As board members, it's our duty."
"The Mitchell Group's reputation has always been poor. Your involvement with the Mitchell family's heiress is bound to create significant negative public perception. We hope you…"
As more than twenty board members voiced their concerns and opinions in the office, Sebastian remained silent. His quietness seemed to embolden them, leading to increasingly outrageous accusations.
Sebastian's hands rested calmly on his knees, his fingers tapping rhythmically. He listened to the board's grievances without any rush to refute their claims.
He found the situation somewhat ironic.
He thought to himself, 'I've stood up for MBK Group numerous times during crises, shouldering the weight of multiple upheavals and helping the company weather the last economic storm unscathed. Yet now, because of a personal scandal and a mere stock drop, they're convening an emergency board meeting to scold me? These people have lived too comfortably, with nothing better to do than to create trouble for me.'
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