Caught in Love With My Previous CEO novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98 A Dramatic Turn

The shutter sound of the cameras became louder as the doors of the venue opened. Sylvia changed into a warm-colored outfit and appeared in front of everyone with a smile.

"It's Sylvia!"

Tina stood up and smiled at Sylvia. From afar, she extended her hand.

The journalists captured this dramatic scene, and everyone was dumbfounded.

Sylvia sat down next to Tina, sighed, and said with a smile, "I'm really stressed. It's my first time playing the role of a villain."

"Are you saying this was all just acting?!"

The media couldn't believe it, and the camera flashes kept going off, hoping to get some clues from their perfect expressions.

Tina smiled and began to explain, "The 30th anniversary of the Langford Group is around the corner, and we received many anonymous reports, including reports against many managers of shopping malls affiliated with the Langford Group."

"To avoid any mistaken accusations, we conducted tests at various malls to evaluate the managers' decision-making ability and serving attitudes. Unfortunately, the manager of the World Trade Mall didn't pass the test, and given that, the Langford Group has decided to dismiss him."

As Tina spoke, the room fell silent, and before she finished speaking, someone interrupted.

"This kind of testing is so unfair. How could the manager dare to defy Ms. Langford?"

"Indeed, it may seem unreasonable," Tina continued with a serious expression, "but the Langford Group has just obtained mining rights, which involves a critical national industry. This means that all high-level executives should maintain a clear boundary between personal and public affairs. Otherwise, it will not only harm the Langford Group's interests but also the interests of the people. The manager in question has been working for the Langford Group for nearly fifteen years, and he was on the verge of being promoted to the headquarters. His character is impeccable."

Her words were sharp yet righteous, leaving the media speechless.

"Who knows if this is just your PR strategy?" someone questioned.

Tina smiled and exchanged a glance with Sylvia.

"Do you think I hold grudge against Ms. Langford?"

Sylvia propped her cheek with one hand and casually said, "I don't hold any official position in the Langford Group and have hardly any interactions with Miss Lynd."

The media fell silent.

Tina stood up and bowed to the press, saying, "Originally, the tests were meant to be conducted in private. But for the sake of authenticity, we decided to make it public, which led to this misunderstanding and wasted everyone's time. I on behalf of the Langford Group apologizes for the inconvenience caused."

Just as she finished speaking, a reporter asked, "Miss Lynd, you are no longer the Chief Secretary of the Langford Group. So, why are you standing here and making this statement today?"

Tina kept smiling and looked at the camera right in front of her. She knew that Samuel must be watching.

"I am grateful for the support from Mr. Langford, and my resignation was merely due to a change in personal career plans. The Langford Group needed assistance, and it was such an interesting situation. I had every reason to participate."

She explained while spreading her hands helplessly, "To be honest, if the video hadn't gone viral, no one would have known how good I'm at acting, right?"

The atmosphere in the room eased slightly, and the reporters no longer pressed for further questions.