Free Web NovelChapter 234: The Surprise Of Anime Department
(This Chapter is for my lovely reader @AtanoAiko. Love you girl, hoping you feel better.)
The media frenzy took quite a turn after Skyla’s press conference. The lawsuits they filed against media franchises resulted in taking down all the videos, pictures and related articles.
Instead, quite a number of media platforms posted articles and pictures portraying a positive image of Zyair with headlines like.
"The One Who Stood Against All Odds And Rose Like A Phoenix."
"The CEO Of Kincaid International Is A Star Like No Other."
Many collaborations ended but people like Rais and Erdith stood by Zyair and extended their full support. New employees were hired in place of those who left the company. freewebnσvel.cѳm
Some were manipulated by Mithias Kincaid while others felt disgusted working under someone who had such a past.
Zyair and Skyla remained positive and nothing deterred them anymore. They had emerged stronger than before and their relationship only strengthened as none of them was materialistic.
Lawrence and Zyair wre discussing sales for the past month, since that shit had hit them.
"It’s down by ten percent. It could have been worse but our media team’s positive campaign and Miss Skyla’s press conference has really turned the tide in our favour."
Lawrence presented his detailed analysis while he placed the file in front of Zyair and made himself comfortable on the seat.
"We need to increase this ten percent as well but with my reputation taking such a heavy blow, it will be difficult to get new clients and collaborations." Zyair turned the pages of the file Lawrence had given him, seeing the sales graphs falling clenched his heart.
"It will, just give it time. How are you doing though? Emotionally?" Lawrence concernedly asked. His eyes held even more reverence for this man who had stood against the worst people that dwelled in their city and emerged victorious.
"I was a wreck when everything came to light because I was so ashamed of my past. It mattered to me what all of you will think—but gradually I realised that when people care about you they don’t bother about your past."
Zyair closed the file, placed his hands on it and faced Lawrence with a small smile.
"We don’t, it doesn’t define you. Your heart does. Truth be told I was pissed beyond words so was mom and Tazo, at the people who did this to you. That’s why I helped Miss Skyla with the press conference. You didn’t deserve the media trial they did of you and now they want to interview you and put everything behind just because they were served with lawsuits. Fucking imbeciles."
Lawrence spat out in disgust, shaking his head.
"Thank you for sticking with me and having my back. It truly means a lot. You are a true mate, the best wingman." Zyair smiled at Lawrence’s angry face. He was as genuine as anyone could get, always wore his emotions on his sleeve and his loyalty knew no bounds.
They were like Batman and Robin.
"You are my saviour, all those rich people didn’t bother to even glance in my direction, you did. If you even murder someone and ask me to bury the body, I will do it with you now and knowing everything I think you should have killed Doran that day and together we should have taken care of him. I regret saving him now."
Lawrence clicked his tongue in distaste at the memory and Zyair threw his head back and deliriously guffawed. His laughter resonated in the room, it had been a while since he had laughed like that. Lawrence joined him and soon they were laughing like mad men.
The door opened and Skyla entered wearing a long robe over her dress. Seeing them laugh, especially Zyair, put a sunny smile on her face as well. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
"What are you two gossiping about?" She meandered over to Zyair and placed her hand on his headrest.
"Some sinister plans we should have carried out a long time ago," Lawrence answered with a chuckle while Zyair shook his head at him to not say that in front of Skyla. Zyair’s hands went around her waist.
"Well, whatever it is. Count me in." She winked at Lawrence and he couldn’t help but give a surprise howl, cupping his hand and placing it in front of his mouth.
"Hu! Hu! Hu! Miss Skyla, you have grown so much. I like how you are not afraid of anything now, especially of speaking your mind."
Skyla merely shrugged her shoulders.
"I am done playing nice with people who want to hurt the ones I love," she then turned to Zyair and said, "We have to go, they are waiting for us."
The Anime Department had arranged a party for them, considering the gloomy atmosphere that had been going on in the company they wanted to break this tension and spread some happiness.
"Of course, let’s head over." Zyair left his seat and so did Lawrence. They headed down to the Anime Department.
Mawar was second in command to Skyla now as a decision maker in the Anime Department. At the mere age of 21 she was extremely talented and could manage the entire department in Skyla’s absence.
Their meeting anime-related decorated in all kinds of Anime related decorations, paraphernalia and themed lighting. Especially the decorations related to Naruto and the Hidden Leaf Village. The headbands, ninja tools and jackets, pictures of ramen bowls and special Jutsu techniques.
The trio entered and Zyair was left stunned to see it transformed. It was like walking inside an anime themed place. He felt like he had transmigrated into the Naruto World. They had been so apt in arranging everything to the last minute detail.
"Welcome, Sir! We are honoured to have you here." Mawar welcomed him with a gracious smile. Lawrence and Skyla remained behind him like his two wings. Lawrence winked at Mawar though and she pursed her lips, trying to remain serious. She avoided glancing in his direction.
"Thank you! Mawar, the honour is all mine." Zyair offered her a gracious nod, his eyes held reverence for the Anime Team as all of them had gathered behind Mawar and none of them left the company amidst the crisis. Although plenty of them received extravagant offers from other companies, they remained loyal.
"We wanted to give you something ceremonial. After everything that went down and the way you remained steadfast we would like to offer you this." Mawar presented him with a large blue rectangular box with a red ribbon tied in a knot on it.
Zyair accepted it with a thankful nod. Holding the edge of the ribbon, he pulled and it unfurled in his hands. He took off the lid and peeped inside with interest.
The 6th Hokage’s hat and cloak laid inside it, exactly the same one Kakashi wore when he was declared the 6th Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village.
"Your resilience and facing the world like a boss, even when your own world was falling apart is just like Kakashi’s. You are a role model to so many of us, none of us could have handled it the way you did. For that we want to make you our Hokage. Please, accept this role and watch over us indefinitely."
