The series of events that evolved around Wonder Technologies had been mockingly referred to as the 'Black Swan Incident'. No one had ever expected an enterprise as established as Wonder Technologies to run out of business out of the blue. Not only had the operation ceased, but Wonder Technologies was even found guilty of severe criminal acts that brought Elliot into the picture as well.
During Tate Industries’ launch of new products, the reporters all raised their hands with questions for Avery.
"President Tate, we heard that Tate Industries was behind Wonder Technologies' demise, is there anything you would like to say about that?"
Avery faced the camera calmly. "You should direct this question to whoever spreads the rumors because I and my team know nothing of it."
"President Tate, rumor has it that the new line you are launching this time was the one that Wonder Technologies had intended to launch... that you had gotten their technical team to work for you before they could manage to launch their new products. Is that true?"
"I’m not sure if everyone here has tried switching jobs before, if so, you should be able to understand the motives of others who decide to work for a different company."
"President Tate, is Tate Industries now under Sterling Group's management, or is it independent?" "Up until this point, the authority remains within the grasp of the original team." "President Tate, is it true that Susan Hayes, the juridical person of Wonder Technologies was sentenced to five years of prison? Is she really Elliot Foster's biological mother? Has their relationship always been distant? The netizens are saying that Susan was framed, but if Elliot Foster wasn't behind this, why hasn't he helped her?" the reporter questioned sharply.
Mike snatched the microphone from Avery's hand and answered the question in her place. "Do you think that Elliot Foster is a god who is above all laws? Susan Hayes has committed a crime and hence, she has to be punished by law. I thought that it's common sense that everyone in Aryadelle is bound by the law here, I'm surprised that you could be this clueless."
The reporter who raised the question flushed.
"Also, if you care so much about the relationship between Elliot Foster ?c#=SNQ < his mother, you can give me your number. Once this press conference ends, I will have him call you directly. Okay?" Mike challenged.
Avery took the microphone back to ease the tension. "Please raise questions related to the launch only. Any unrelated question will not be answered. Thank you for your understanding."
Half an hour later, the launch ended and Mike opened a bottle of water, before handing it to Avery.
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