Chapter 250: Fire war

Isaac understood Alan was planning to eat with Aria and he asked so everything went on him. Since he didn't object to his presence with the couple he decided to call everyone to Aria's office.

'Wait, why can't we take Aria out?' He turned towards the entrance but Alan wasn't in sight. He sighed and accepted his fate.

'How am I going to get a take out from Delmar?' He groaned in frustration.

He looked around to see female celebrities who were swooning on Alan started drooling on him. He controlled his urge to roll his eyes and spoke to his manager.

"Brother Miley, I will meet you at school directly, have lunch..."

Isaac's manager was a man in his mid-thirties. He trusted Isaac and knew he was responsible unlike absconding without a word but he still asked, "Where are you going?"

"Lunch with my gang." He smirked at him and left to carry out headache work.

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Press conference

All the reporters gasped when Alan entered the hall.

"Why aren't we notified President Morgan attending?"

"Is there anything else to be addressed to us?"

"I haven't prepared questions for him."

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Soon reporters went into a frenzy as the cameramen snapped numerous photos of Alan continuously.

Alan heard David Mariot greeting him with his manager to which he just nodded and took his seat in the center.

Nathan noticed Alan's cue and motioned his hand at the emcee to start the press conference.

"Good morning gentlemen and ladies. As we already notified, the press conference is about the recent activities against one of the celebrities under Morgan Entertainment, David Mariot, who is currently a rising star in both singing and acting which we all know. While the company and Mr.Mariot are trying hard to achieve success, we suddenly faced a problem. We all know when somebody climbs up high, there will be hundreds to pull you down, taint your image, slander you. The one who is strong and also morally right would always find a way..."

Alan's brows were twitching uncontrollably hearing the long speech. The reporters were used to it. The Managing Director was satisfied seeing the employee deliver the speech.

Alan glanced at Nathan who nodded and whispered to emcee. The latter readily nodded after her long five minutes speech.

"The Crime department released David Mariot announcing as he was the victim of the case. Behind me are the proofs found to prove that David Mariot was innocent And there is also a medical record of fifteen days back of David Mariot obtained before taking part in the action movie. The second report is by the doctor after referring to the first, which clearly tells us, David Mariot isn't a drug addict. Then coming to the people who framed him on the screen, next is the security camera clips of how the culprit sneakily entered the private room of the restaurant... The next one is the oral statement of the culprit taken by the cops."

The reporter continued to snap pictures of the proofs and taped the video which was playing on the screen.

After the end of the video, emcee spoke again, "We have copies of the proof which you can collect if required. If you have questions related to this, please maintain decorum and go singly."

A reporter raised his hand and asked, "Are these real proofs? Or created one to save the image of Morgan Industries and the artist?"

David Mariot's manager responded calmly, "If you find a proof to prove these are fake, feel free to complain."

Another one asked, "President Morgan, are you here to show your support to the artist under you?"

All looked at Alan. Nathan thought Alan might cue him to speak but Alan leisurely took the mike and spoke, "No, my presence here isn't to support anybody."

All were bewildered.

David Mariot felt like he will faint anytime soon. He had tried to strike a conversation in the beginning but got a blank face with a raised brow. That was enough to shut his mouth.

Nathan wanted to speak to Alan but he knew he should be quiet as a mouse. 'Is he here to terminate the contract of the actor?'

Alan continued after a few seconds, "The artists who are under Morgan Entertainment will naturally be supported by the Morgan industries. I'm here to warn all the artists that if any illegal activities performed by them come to light, I wouldn't think twice to ban them from the industry."

All sighed hearing it.

A reporter wanted to ask but Alan continued, "Similarly, Morgan Industries wouldn't let the instigator go if they frame or target any of the Morgan Entertainment artists."

The reporters were rather impressed hearing it from President Morgan because those artists don't mean anything to high-level management.

There was thunderous applause from all the artists who were behind the reporters' section and the ones who were watching live outside the hall on the screen.

Nathan again became an admirer of his boss and thought to check his social media account to see new fans count.

The underlying meaning of what Alan said was easier to understand to everyone.

A reporter raised his hand and asked, "President Morgan, it could be possible that the main culprits are still under shadow by using those men."

Alan very slightly nodded, "The crime department is investigating it. If any development, it will be announced."

Another reporter quickly followed by, "There was an internet war saying the international superstar Vincent Scott is better for the movie 'Fire War' than David Mariot. Do you find any relation between both incidences?"

Vincent Scott, basically a country A actor renowned globally. He was a close friend of Xoan West. The latter was planning to open an independent studio for him as he was planning to settle down in country A.

Alan's improvised Aria's plan was finally put into action.

Focus attacked Morgan and Skyline industries so both took revenge. They attacked David Mariot so Aria also suggested attacking an actor but they didn't frame him for anything using their power, they were just revealing the truth openly which Xoan and Vincent had spent quite a lot to bury the news.

Alan loved how Aria chose without wasting resources.

"Vincent Scott? Is he the same international star who is banned in country S?... I don't think he is a match to even B list celebrity of country A. And you are comparing him to David Mariot who cleared the audition of the 'Fire War'."

Alan's lips sinisterly curled looking at the excitement of the reporters for getting a new and explosive piece of news forgetting about David Mariot's news.