Chapter 485 Family Confrontation
The moment the news hit, the public was instantly in an uproar.
Meanwhile, inside the Foster family estate, Felix hadn’t expected the situation to blow up this badly.
Someone was clearly fanning the flames, deliberately amplifying the story. Within an hour of the first report, another dropped–exposing supposed shady dealings between Foster Group and the medical school, including claims they used students from small towns as human test subjects. It even alleged that the frequent disappearances and deaths of students over the years were tied to this, with the school compensating victims‘ families afterward. That, the report said, was why such news had never made waves online in the past.
When Felix read these reports, his expression turned thunderous. He slammed the file in his hand straight into Henry’s face.
“I told you to handle PR properly and get these stories suppressed. How the hell did you let this spread online for hours? Do you have any idea what this will do to our company? I’m starting to think you’re not fit to lead anymore!”
Henry picked up the file from the floor – it was a printout showing that day’s stock market performance.
The news had sent Foster Group’s stock plummeting.
But Henry’s voice remained calm. “Father, I thought it was nothing but nonsense, so I didn’t bother with it. Foster Group Pharmaceuticals has a hundred–year legacy – how could we possibly be doing human experimentation? Don’t you think all these reports are completely lacking in evidence? They’re flimsy lies anyone could see through. Why are you in such a hurry?”
Felix was usually as steady as a mountain, never showing his hand.
The tension in his voice wasn’t an act. This had struck a nerve.
In the face of Henry’s question, Felix only said evenly, “It’s still negative press for us. You’ve only just taken the heir’s seat I expect this kind of bad publicity to never happen again.”
“Father, I think we should go fully transparent. That’s the only way to restore our reputation. With this scandal blowing up, if we keep investing in the medical school, public outrage will only grow. Why not make the research records on the new drug public? That would shut people up.”
“No.”
Felix’s rejection was instant and absolute. “You just hand this over to the PR team. The data is not to be made public under any circumstances. You need to understand the gravity of the situation.”
From Felix’s reaction, Henry felt certain he now understood the truth.
Expressionless, he asked, “Father… the things in the news – they’re true, aren’t they?”
“Watch your mouth!”
Felix slammed his hand on the desk. “What kind of tone is that? Are you accusing Foster Group Pharmaceuticals of criminal activity?”
Henry’s eyes turned cold. “I’m not a child. If you don’t trust me, then give this to someone else. But if the Foster family goes down, I’m not going down with you.”
Chapter 485 Familly Confrontation
Felix’s face grew darker. “What’s that supposed to mean? You’re part of this family, the heir to the family You should be carrying its burdens!”
“Then by your own logic, if I’m running the Foster family, I make the decisions and if there’s criminal activity, I won’t just stand by. As heir, I have the right to know everything.”
The atmosphere in the study chilled instantly.
Felix’s secretary frowned. “Sir, when it’s time for you to know, you’ll know.”
Henry shot him a glare. “When did my father and I speaking become something for a secretary to interrupt? Get out.”
He’d wanted the man gone for a long time, but the secretary was his father’s most trusted aide Felix’s say–so, he couldn’t remove him.
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“Henry, you’re only acting head of the family. I can strip you of that role with one word. If you want to stay in power, stop asking questions. You’ll know what you need to know.”
Felix’s tone turned cold. “You know your aunt has always wanted to take control of the family. You wouldn’t want that seat to end up in her hands, would you?”
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