Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 1990

Snowy Studios

Inman's hands were trembling with anger as he read the news report on his phone.

KING had never been interested in joining any associations, but the folks from the guild had been persistent, knocking on the door time and time again to persuade KING. With KING absent, Jason had turned them away on several occasions, but eventually he grew weary and let them induct KING without a fuss. They even slapped on a fancy title of Honorary President for good measure.

And now, before the dust had even settled, they were quick to wash their hands clean of the situation!

As Inman saw the online mob against KING growing, he reached for his phone to call Jason.

After two attempts, there was no answer.

Frustrated, Inman called Harriet, "Where's Mr. Gilder?"

Jason was seldom at the design studio, since he had a whole portfolio of businesses to manage.

Harriet replied, "Mr. Gilder's out of town on business, and he should be back in a few days."

"What about this mess online?" Inman asked urgently.

Harriet remained cool, "Our boss isn't in J City either. Rumors stop with the wise. If we ignore it, the frenzy will eventually die down."

Inman frowned, "But this seems like a setup. It's not going to cool off that easily."

Harriet pondered, "Could it be a competitor?"

Inman shook his head, "I can't say for sure right now. The web is flooded with rumors, and with KING and our big boss away, we're in the dark."