Chapter 1135: Bearing the Consequences
Jane had experienced ruthless abandonment by a single person, as well as attacks from other entertainment companies.
Feeling that her continued weakness might invite further attacks and retaliation, Jane was determined to put a stop to it.
“You can view this as a warning to others, or as our retaliation. If we don’t fight back, we’ll be bullied by others,” she declared.
Even if it meant facing consequences, Jane had no regrets about her actions.
With Jane’s resolve unwavering, no one could dissuade her, and they could only follow her lead.
The release of the first batch of damaging information caused an uproar online.
The revelation of Anthony’s company’s hidden scandals sent his artists into a panic.
Already on the brink of bankruptcy, the company faced an uncertain future, with its artists scrambling to manage the crisis.
As they desperately handled public relations with the media and their fans, everyone was kept on their toes.
“Who could be behind this? It’s like kicking someone who’s already teetering on the edge of a cliff. This is incredibly ruthless,” Anthony’s artists speculated.
Some suspected Patrick’s company of orchestrating the leaks, questioning who else would engage in such senseless collective exposure of scandals.
Only two days later, a second wave of revelations further exacerbated the situation.
The scope of the new allegations was wider, ranging from the artists’ lifestyles to tax evasion and other issues. Two major celebrities’ involvement in the scandals made matters worse.
As the internet buzzed with the news, public sentiment turned increasingly hostile.
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It was believed that the issues surfacing were just the tip of the iceberg.
Despite growing opposition, those supporting the exposed artists were seen as having ulterior motives, skewing the narrative in their favor.
Meanwhile, in a forum, some users cast doubt on the authorities’ ability to enforce strict penalties, suspecting collusion with the entertainment industry. They argued that the current crackdown was only picking on minor offenders, while the real culprits remained hidden, much like the recent leaks.
Jane gathered her department heads in her office, having achieved her first objective and now ready to proceed with the next phase of her plan.
“I want you to start acquiring Anthony’s company’s stocks, but do so subtly. We’ll also release the last batch of scandals to create a seismic disruption – it might send their stocks plummeting,” Jane instructed.
Her plan was simple: acquire Anthony’s company at the lowest price possible. Despite not having a clear vision for the company post-acquisition, she was determined to retain the profitable artists within her own company.
As for those tainted by scandals, they would be dismissed from either company, with Jane having no qualms about Anthony’s company being reduced to nothing more than a shell. Moreover, she had no intention of keeping the company after the acquisition, planning to bankrupt it as Anthony had intended to do.
However, Jane’s strategic moves left him unaware of any opportunity to declare bankruptcy.
“The third batch and the second batch of incriminating evidence, I want you to quickly stir up the heat. Currently, the momentum generated by your actions is not sufficient to deal a major blow to Anthony’s company.”
“If the momentum continues to rise, it means their bankruptcy will be even quicker. The decline in their company’s stock prices will also be more rapid.”
The assistant nodded upon hearing Jane’s words and replied, “We have already started doing so, but the public response hasn’t been very positive. Some netizens have gone to extremes, putting significant pressure on the relevant authorities.”