Chapter 7: The Public Execution
Chapter 7: The Public Execution
The internet moves fast, but the truth moves faster when it has a multi-billion-dollar corporation backing it.
The next morning, the unedited raw video of the wedding incident dropped on every major social media platform. The video quality was crystal clear. Millions of viewers watched Patricia grab the delicate silk of Clara’s dress and rip it down the back. They heard her arrogant words: “This dress is far too expensive for someone like you.” They saw Andrew’s cowardice as he told Clara to apologize.
The public reaction was instantaneous and savage.
The hashtag #JusticeForClara and #CancelTheWhitlocks trended worldwide. Patricia’s country club membership was revoked by noon. The city council issued a statement distancing themselves from Arthur Whitlock, demanding his immediate resignation.
To make matters worse, fashion experts identified the ruined dress as a masterpiece. The fashion community was outraged that a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art had been destroyed out of pure spite.
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Andrew’s phone didn't stop ringing, but it wasn't friends anymore. It was his company's board of directors.
"Andrew," the chairman said, his voice cold. "The public backlash is destroying our stock value. We’ve lost twenty percent of our market cap in six hours. The board has voted. You are removed from your position as CEO effective immediately."
