All eyes turned to Nora, who stood nervously under the spotlight. One reporter asked, "Ms. Nora, is what Ms. Natalie said true?"
Though clearly a bit anxious, Nora nodded. "Yes, it’s true. I needed this job, so I approached Ms. Natalie and apologized. She immediately rehired me."
"What are your thoughts on working for another company while technically employed by this one?"
Nora hesitated but then spoke honestly. "We didn’t really have a choice. The way things were being run, we were all just following orders from Mr. Ken."
"Ms. Natalie, it seems like the employees were just following orders. Don’t you think that’s unfair to them?"
"But no one showed regret. It shows they wish to work for Ford group, so I am giving them the opportunity to leave. The Ford group is far bigger and I am sure it can accommodate them and won’t throw them after using them. I will be soon hiring a new staff which is solely loyal to my company. I do not need dogs that are loyal to others instead of their master. Also, Nora is the only exception I rehired. After this no one would be rehired even if they begged," Natalie declared.
The reporters fell silent for a moment before one asked, "Ms. Natalie, what are your plans to revive this bankrupt company and turn it into a success?"
Natalie’s expression determined, "I plan to return this company to its original mission, the one my mother, Caryn Ford, envisioned when she started it—an artist management and PR company. That is the legacy I intend to restore."
"Wouldn’t that mean you’ll be competing with your family’s company, Spotlight Management, built by your own grandmother, Sephina Ford?"
Natalie didn’t flinch. "Aren’t all companies in the same field essentially rivals?"
"Yes, but when two companies are owned by the same family, the dynamics can be more complicated."
"We will handle it. My grandmother entrusted this company to me, and I won’t disappoint her.," Natalie looked straight into the camera, as if her next words were directed to the particular person, "All the resources that taken away from this company would be back to it rightfully and it would rise to the fame it deserved. From this moment forward, it will be known as Starcraft PR and Artist Management. I can assure you it will become the leading company in its field."
"It’s good to see your confidence, Ms. Natalie, but to execute your plans, you’ll need renowned artists. As a company that’s just starting, aren’t you lacking the resources and connections? You’ll likely only attract minor artists who haven’t had much success."
Natalie smiled, her calm demeanor unwavering. "Every new company faces challenges. We may start small, but there’s nothing wrong with working with lesser-known artists. If they come to me, I promise they’ll be given equal opportunities based on their talent. Success is built on persistence and finding the right people, no matter their current status."
The reporter pressed further. "But that still won’t be enough to compete with companies that already have big-name artists."
Natalie’s expression shifted, amusement crossing her face. "Who said we don’t have any big artists?"
It shocked the reporters. Before they could react, the doors to the conference hall swung open, and a group of people entered, led by a tall, handsome man, and the room collectively gasped in disbelief.
"Victor Ried?" one of the reporters exclaimed, eyes wide. "The current top actor?"
"Jerk, get your hands off me," Natalie muttered through a smiling mouth, keeping her voice low, just for him to hear. "Or I’ll send you right back to that pit I once dragged you out of." ƒrēewebnovel.com
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