Chapter 15; The crisis unfolds

The office buzzed with frantic energy, the tension palpable. Phones rang incessantly, and hushed conversations filled the air. It was clear that Monica's attack had thrown everyone into high alert. Adrian stood at the center of it all, a pillar of resolve amidst the chaos. His expression was a mask of determination, though I could see the strain around his eyes.

I took a deep breath and approached him, my own nerves threatening to overwhelm me. "Adrian, what’s our next move?"

He glanced up from the documents spread across his desk, his gaze sharp and focused. "Damage control. We need to counteract Monica’s claims with solid evidence. The legal team is working on a detailed rebuttal, but we need to manage the public perception as well."

I nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "I can help with the PR strategy. We need to turn the narrative around."

Adrian gave a curt nod, appreciating my readiness to dive in. "We’ll need a press release, a media briefing, and a social media