Megan had now gained control over both of the men whom Mia had been targeting. All Megan needed them to do was to not help Mia in any way, and that would be enough for her.
“Come here!” Osmond growled out. Chills ran down the spine of anyone who was unlucky enough to overhear him.
After all, he was Luna's best manager. His every word and every action commanded respect and authority.
“I...” Megan could see the way Mia's hands were trembling from fear even from where she stood.
“I said, come here. Don't you think you've embarrassed Starling Media enough today?” Osmond reiterated. Resigning herself to her fate, Mia slowly inched towards him.
Just as everyone was wondering how Osmond could possibly rescue her from this awkward situation, a loud sound rang out throughout the set.
Slap!
A collective gasp could be heard from every corner of the room.
“You...” Mia stared up at him with wide eyes, her mouth gaping open and shut like a fish.
“That's your punishment for making a fuss. I won't say anything more, but if you don't do your job properly, we'll renew the contract with Megan and drop you from the company.”
Osmond was very well aware of Mia's weakness. She would never allow Megan to surpass her and was willing to put up with a slap to prove as much.
Megan raised an eyebrow when listening in on the conversation, unable to help but feel awed by Osmond's intelligence. This way, he was able to let the director retain some dignity. Besides, Mia was under his care, and he wasn't going to be too harsh on her in the first place.
He had also somehow managed to keep Starling Media's reputation and pride intact. Otherwise, if the director really caused Mia to be blacklisted from the entire industry, she would be the black sheep of the company and stain its name.
His very last sentence also served as a warning to Mia to make her behave. After all, she was indeed Mia's weakness.
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