“Can you explain Em, what is this?” Imogene said as she passed her mobile phone over to Artemis.

“That fucking bitch. I should have killed her then and there. Shit.” Artemis was irritated and his head was about to explode. He already had enough on his plate and now this.

“First of all mind your language when you are in front of me. You're not a roadside thug, are you? And secondly, do you know this girl? What happened between you, tell me honestly.” Imogene said with a serious and stern tone.

“May we come in?” a low, muffled voice displaced the momentary silence in the room.

“Yes.” Said Imogene

Within a few seconds, the door was opened and four people entered the room. The one in the wheelchair was Lucien Whitlock, the previous head of the Whitlock family and the husband of Imogene.

Seeing him entering with Sylas, Kai, and Leticia, Artemis and Imogene stood up from their respective seats.

“Oh Honey, you are here.” Said Imogene as she took long strides and reached to take the wheelchair from Kai’s hand “Here, let me take it, Kai.”

The other three people who entered with Lucien were Kai Whitlock, Artemis’s Older brother, and Leticia Whitlock his wife.

And the other person was Sylas Whitlock, twin of Artemis and the most annoying person in Artemis's life.

“Hey Brother, I didn’t know you knew something about romance huh? You hide it from us very well.” This was Sylas teasing his older brother by 5 minutes while putting an arm around his shoulder.

“Have you proposed to her then, Don’t tell me you didn’t? And when are you planning the wedding…”

Sylas and his non-stop chatter made Artemis more angry and he wanted to eat this person alive right here, right now.

“Shut up Sylas,” Both Artemis and Leticia said at the same time.

Leticia Whitlock is the Eldest daughter-in-law of the Whitlock Family and a renowned Lawyer in the city. She was also in charge of Whitlock company’s Legal Team. So she was called by Imogene to discuss what steps should be taken in this matter.

“And you, I told you to keep an eye on your surroundings, what the hell were you doing in a bar? We have a fucking wine cellar which is twice as big as that cheap bar. What you were thinking Artemis Whitlock? Or did you leave your brain at home?” Leticia was angry because she just come after attending a meeting with the PR and the legal department of the company.

And because it was the video featuring Artemis's face, they were in a tough spot. And now that the video is trending on all social media networking sites, they couldn't do anything about it.

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Artemis didn't answer, he just sat down on his seat and now looked more cold, with a grim expression on his face.

Evelyn Elrod was a successful actress with a strong, loyal, and large fan base. And Artemis, well he was no less than a celebrity. Technically he had more fans than the country’s top actors can ever have.

With how popular they are the fans instantly recognized the two of them in the video and the internet exploded.

“Leticia, my child that’s why I have asked you to come. Please tell us how can we solve it?” Imogene was getting anxious. It was about their reputation.

The Whitlocks were never involved in any type of scandal. The position in which The Whitlocks were standing, only one mistake, one small mistake and they would be completely eradicated by their opponents.

“Mom, seriously saying the situation is getting more and graver with every passing moment. The video exploded on the internet even before we got the chance to do something about it. If you want to take a safe and legal route, then I am sorry it is not possible. The damage has been done and it also caused a huge uproar in our company too.” Leticia said while massaging her aching temples.

“What if we try to explain our side of the story?” Kai said.

Kai is the oldest of all the four Whitlock siblings maybe that’s why he is such a calm and composed person. He always speaks less but today he was desperate too.

“No, no, no. What are you thinking honey? That cannot happen.” Leticia almost jumped from her seat.

“People will always take the side of that girl, no matter how much you explain. And we don’t have any evidence.” Sylas said completing Leticia’s statement.

Sylas was in charge of handling the Entertainment sector so he knew how this works more than anyone else.

“So…We have no way out?” a dark, menacing voice rang out

“That's not it if you want we can use illegal…” Leticia was explaining when Artemis cut her in the middle,

“Dad, what do you think we should do?” Said Artemis as he walked over to his father and knelt before him.

“Before getting in charge of The Whitlock Family, I promised you I’d make no mistakes that would jeopardize our family’s reputation. Trust me I’ve never seen that woman in my life nor do I share any kind of feelings towards her. Even if I was drugged and not in my senses, I know that I haven’t laid my hands on her.” His mood was complicated.

‘When you are in a position that everyone coveted, you have to be careful about anything you say or you do.’ This was the first lesson Lucien taught to each one of his children.

‘Nothing is more important than reputation not even money. Money is a materialistic thing, one day it is you who is enjoying it and maybe it will be someone else who will enjoy it on the next day. But the respect and status that have earned in your life, if it’s gone once you will never get it back again.’ This was something Lucien’s father would say to him and he always followed this principle in his life. Naturally, he wanted his children to follow this too.

“Are you sure you will do anything what I say?” Lucien said. Even if he gave his position to his son, he still was his father and his elder.

“Yes, Father,” Artemis said in a loud voice without any hesitation while keeping his head down.

“Very well.” Lucien smiled

”Kai made the appointment with Walter Elrod. Tell him that I have a proposal to make.”