"Good day! You've reached Whitley Schnee, CEO of the Schnee Company in Genessia. I'm unable to speak at the moment, but leave a message and I'll respond with all due haste. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!"
[Illegal dealings were probably easier for Jacques to deal with at this point. People had an affinity for making him out to be the bad guy for some bizarre reason.]
I would avoid speaking to her and let our PR team handle it. It draws less attention. Unless...[He pauses, sizing his son up.] If you can make it so you seem very much hurt that she’s potentially spread these lies - in a private setting, of course - she might be willing to step up herself and renege on the whole thing. It’ll put it in the spotlight but it will make you the innocent victim of such a scandal, which generally helps with ratings. I don’t know this woman, though, so I’m not sure if she’s the type to fall for such things.
I'm just as much a stranger to her as you are, I'm afraid. If I knew anything of her personality or reputation perhaps I could make an informed decision, but...
Yes, that might be best, then. [There's the slightest smirk on his face.] Sounds like you might have an admirer. Of course, she's a nobody so it can't go anywhere. I expect that when you do decide to... engage with someone they will be of good standing.
Father, that's not a priority of mine for the time being. I have plenty on my plate with running the company - that kind of relationship would be far too time-consuming to be viable.
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I would avoid speaking to her and let our PR team handle it. It draws less attention. Unless...[He pauses, sizing his son up.] If you can make it so you seem very much hurt that she’s potentially spread these lies - in a private setting, of course - she might be willing to step up herself and renege on the whole thing. It’ll put it in the spotlight but it will make you the innocent victim of such a scandal, which generally helps with ratings. I don’t know this woman, though, so I’m not sure if she’s the type to fall for such things.
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Playing it safe and quiet may be best, this time.
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