Most of them were in their middle age, with elderly parents and young children to support. They simply could not afford to abandon everything for the sake of fairness. Thus, when facing reality, these reporters could only selectively forget their primary responsibilities.
"Well done, all of you," said Lenny sarcastically. "Have any of you seen this article?"
On the big screen, the article in question was projected—it was obviously the one that had falsely accused Rita. However, the ambiguous photo and the names of the individuals involved were blurred out.
Rita clenched her hands together.
She understood that Lenny was protecting her privacy, and she was grateful for it. The article caused a stir among them, and some were already whispering and discussing it.
Articles of this quality would never appear in New Capital Times, let alone such ambiguous wording, which was not appropriate for a proper reporter.
"Boss, did you make a mistake with the article? What's there to learn from this? Isn't this the typical tone used by paparazzi?" someone asked.
Lenny shook his head. "Indeed, this isn't the kind of content you should be learning from. But I am curious about something—just how deep is the grudge between the author of the article and you, Rita, to portray you in such a vulgar manner?
"Chase, you seem to have a good understanding of managing juniors. Why don't you share your thoughts?"
Chase's goosebumps rose. He had not expected Lenny to project the article onto the big screen for everyone to see, much less pointedly asking him such a question. It was like Lenny was openly telling them that Chase was the one who wrote it.
"Sir, I..."
"What? Do you think there's anything commendable about this article?"
Female colleagues were extremely disgusted. "Ugh, how disgusting. Instead of targeting the perpetrator, he's targeting the victim! Is this what male reporters do?"
The female colleagues' reactions were generally stronger than male colleagues', especially since any one of them could be the next target for Chase's articles.
The male reporters also shook their heads in disapproval of his actions. It was bad enough that he neglected his main job, but turning around and writing such things was a disgrace to New Capital Times.
What Chase did was very wrong. Even if he had a grudge against Rita, he should not have resorted to such low tactics to smear her.
"It seems everyone disagrees with your actions, Chase. Why don't you explain to us what you were thinking when you wrote this article?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...