An artist like Sean, who relied more on his charm and good looks than his talent, was bound to face a reckoning sooner orter.


    When Debra hinted at her ns, Michael understood that she had a strategy in ce. Sure enough, within just three days, Sean found himself embroiled in a massive scandal.


    With the Best Actor Award ceremony fast approaching, he couldn''t afford any negative publicity. Nichols Entertainment did its best to contain the situation, but the tabloids were relentless. The inte exploded with scious rumors of Sean seeking prostitutes, sleeping with fans, and even being kept by a fifty-year-old female CEO.


    The scandal went viral instantly, with numerous alleged victimsing forward, armed with incriminating photos and evidence that Sean couldn''t refute.


    Three days of escting controversy culminated in Sean being cklisted by the industry. Panic swept through Nichols Entertainment as their prized asset became a liability overnight. Worse still, Sean faced astronomical penalty fees, most of which thepany would be contractually obligated to cover.


    Michael, sitting in Debra''s office, scrolled through the news on his phone.


    "You knew this would happen?"


    "That''s why I sent him to Nichols Entertainment in the first ce.


    "You''ve been nning this from so far ahead."


    He realized that he had underestimated her abilities.


    Debra''s gaze was fixed on the news reports detailing Nichols Entertainment''s woes. She murmured, "I wonder how Juan will handle this."


    The Nichols Group had recently suffered a series of blows-lost


    partnerships, damaged projects, and a falling-out with the Frazier family. With the Sean scandal and the resultingpensation costs, Juan was undoubtedly feeling the pressure.


    In the boardroom of the Nichols Group, executives were huddled in an emergency meeting. It seemed as though everythingtely had been targeted at theirpany, leading some to suspect foul y. And the only entity with the motive and means to orchestrate such at campaign was the McKinney Group.


    "Mr. Nichols, we can''t keep going like this. Thepany would copse."


    "The McKinney Group is going too far, pulling so many dirty tricks behind our backs."


    "The penalty for Sean''s breach of contract is at least five billion dors. His personal issues have dragged down the entirepany. Mr. Nichols, your need toe up with a solution."


    The boardroom buzzed with frantic chatter, the executives looking to Juan for answers. Juan, exhausted and worn, rubbed his temples.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    "Enough. You can leave now. I''ll handle this."


    At hismand, the board members filed out. Juan opened his eyes and instructed Joe, "Take care of this. Whatever Sean has made recently, get it all back."


    "You mean...


    Juan''s eyes glinted with coldness. "You know what I mean. Handle it cleanly, without leaving any traces."


    "Understood." Joe nodded and left.


    Juan''s phone rang. He answered it, and a staff member''s voice came through the line. "Mr. Nichols? We''ve recovered the clothing Mrs. Nichols was wearing when she fell into the sea. Pleasee to identify it."