Legendary Superstar-Chapter 35: Sooyun, That Bastard
Back on Flex Entertainment, the tension surrounding the whole floor of the Actor’s Acquisition department was palpable. The office that used to be lively because of the chatter of the staff had now become quiet and filled with tension.
No one dared to talk among themselves.
They had been receiving calls from different news stations since the issue broke out, but no one dared to answer it.
As long as there was no official order from Chanhyuk, they avoided addressing the issue of Minjae
Especially not now when they were still in the process of knowing what truly happened.
Chanhyuk sat in the conference room with Dongwook and Minjae. He sat there in silence as his fingers impatiently tapped the glass table.
"How did this even happen, huh?" Chanhyuk muttered problematically as he frustratedly rubbed his temples.
"I thought the shoot went well? So why is there an issue like this?"
His phone was getting flooded with messages from reporters, concerned investors, and even their CEO.
As the head of the department, and as someone who personally gave the offer to Minjae, he was under immense pressure to salvage Minjae and the agency’s reputation.
It was rare for a new actor to be involved in issues as big as this one.
They should have been making efforts by now to start building Minjae’s image. However, at this point, he didn’t know if that was even possible to begin with.
Chanhyuk sighed heavily. He shook his head as the situation pressed down on him like a boulder. He glanced across the table, his eyes landing on Minjae.
Minjae was sitting stiffly while his eyes fixed on the floor. Next to him was Dongwook, who was fidgeting nervously while clutching his phone tightly in one hand.
"Do you even understand the mess you’ve created?" After a moment of silence, Chanhyuk snapped once again, slamming his hand on the table.
"Our department is already rushing things and now this? Sooyun is an established actor with a massive fan base, and you…" Chanhyuk’s trembling finger pointed at Minjae.
"You’re just a trainee!" Chanhyuk shook his head in disbelief.
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It was a rare occurrence for him to snap out like this.
Minjae kept his gaze lowered, his hands clenched tightly in his lap.
"Do you know how many calls I’ve received today? Reporters are demanding for statements. The fans are publicly calling for your removal from the project. And investors are threatening to pull out if this continues on!" Chanhyuk’s voice grew louder with each sentence.
"But, sir, that’s not what happened," Minjae finally spoke up after minutes of silence.
His voice was calm, but a tint of frustration lingered on it.
"I didn’t throw the gift. He was the one who purposely dropped it after I respectfully declined it a few times. In the end, I still took the gift and said my proper thank you." Minjae explained his side calmly, knowing it wasn’t his fault.
"And you expect people to believe that, Minjae? Sooyun’s fans are tearing you apart online." Chanhyuk scoffed as he crossed his arms.
Minjae fought the urge to reply back. He chose to remain silent. He knew that defending himself verbally wouldn’t change anything.
He had to have more than his words so that others would believe his side too.
In their field, without evidence, the people would surely believe those more famous since they had a better image and popularity.
And now that he was still nameless, it was the only thing he could use.
Minjae’s mind raced. He tried searching for a way out of the unfortunate situation. And as Chanhyuk continued to rant, a memory surfaced in Minjae’s mind.
Dongwook.
He was taking some videos of their surroundings while his interaction with Sooyun was happening.
"Dongwook," Minjae uttered suddenly, cutting through Chanhyuk’s continuous remarks.
Dongwook looked startled as he heard his name. His brows furrowed as he glanced at Minjae.
"Y-Yes?"
"You were recording that time, right?" Minjae asked, his tone filled with curiosity.
"Do you still have the videos?"
He was unsure if Dongwook got some clips of it, but it was worth trying for.
Dongwook blinked repeatedly, processing the question.
"Oh right!" Dongwook’s eyes widened when he realized what Minjae meant. "I think so. Let me check. Wait a minute." he uttered hastily as he proceeded to do it in the speed of light.
Chanhyuk looked at the two with a confused expression. Their words slowly sank in his brain and he forgot he was angry for a moment.
"Wait. Are you saying you might have footage of the incident?" Chanhyuk asked, wanting to clarify the matter.
"Yes, Sir…" Minjae answered firmly as a small glint of hope flickered in his eyes. If they really have some footage, then they could clear up this misunderstanding quickly.
"If Dongwook has a video of what happened, then we can prove what really happened."
’Just wait Sooyun… I know you’re behind all of this.’ Minjae silently muttered. He was determined to turn the situation around.
The room fell into silence as Dongwook frantically scrolled through his phone, trying to find all of his footage.
On the other hand, Minjae and Chanhyuk were just watching him with patience. Right now, Dongwook was only their saving glory.
Chanhyuk silently leaned forward. His expression shifted from anger to silent optimism.
"Please tell me you recorded everything," Chanhyuk whispered to himself in a low voice. He was also hoping that Dongwook had it.
He was for sure angry at the two, but he knew deep inside that Minjae was not someone who would do things like that. Though still, they still needed to clear Minjae’s name because not all would think the same way as him.
Minutes passed, feeling like an eternity.
Then suddenly, Dongwook’s face lit up.
"I found it!" Dongwook exclaimed out loud, holding up his phone in the air.
"The whole scene is here! I remember that I was taking a video of it to show that our Minjae could interact with an established actor already!"
Chanhyuk and Minjae immediately moved closer to Dongwook to watch the video. As the footage played, the truth became clearer.
Dongwook managed to shoot at the right angle so that even their voices could be heard, even if it was just barely audible.
The video showed how Sooyun pressured Minjae on accepting the gift. It also showed how the gift had accidentally fallen from Sooyun’s hands. His actions afterward that were far from innocent.
Chanhyuk’s jaw tightened as he processed what he saw.
"Sooyun… that bastard," he muttered under his breath. He was in disbelief since Sooyun had a good image. He was known to be kind.
"See, Sir. I’m telling the truth." Minjae straightened his back.
"Now that we have proof, we can turn this around. Maybe we can make it more beneficial to the company and my image." The corner of Minjae’s lips rose to a playful grin as he suggested it.
"Hmm..." Chanhyuk’s forehead creased before slowly nodding.
"You’re right." He could already think of ways how they can make this situation favorable to them.
"Dongwook, send that video to our PR team immediately."
For the first time that day, hope filled the room.
Flex Entertainment may have been cornered, but now they had the evidence they needed to fight back.
And they wouldn’t just let this slide.
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A/N:
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