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Kevin took the device and scanned the content. His expression visibly darkened as he read.
“Is this from her live stream?” he asked.
The assistant gave a firm nod. “Yes, sir p>
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Kevin felt a sharp pang of frustration. “Not only did she say it publicly, but now it’s trending. Is she trying to make sure everyone in our circle sees it? What is she playing at p>
The assistant stayed quiet. He didn’t understand Alicia’s motives either, but he knew it couldn’t be good.
“Get it taken down,” Kevin said coldly. “Now p>
Thankfully, Leo was still out of the country.
If he happened to see the hashtag, or worse, if those two troublesome shareholders deliberately showed it to him, the fallout would be messy.
The assistant nodded. “Right away, sir p>
But removing the hashtag turned out to be impossible.
They tried to outbid the promotion, but the other side kept countering.
They called in favors, yet the trend held firm.
After some digging, the assistant returned with an update. “Mr. Hammond, it’s Lucent Media. They’re blocking the removal p>
Kevin drew a slow breath. “What is Jason playing at p>
He thought, ‘Didn’t he cause enough chaos between the Farrells and the Moores? Now he’s meddling in our family business p>
He pinched the bridge of his nose. “Get in touch with Jason’s people. See what they want to make this go away p>
The assistant promptly set to work but returned much sooner than expected.
“Mr. Hammond, Lucent Media is refusing to remove the hashtag and has declined any further discussion,” he reported.
Kevin’s fist came down hard on the desk, his irritation evident.
“Fine. If we can’t remove it, bury it,” he said after a moment’s thought. “Push other topics to the top and keep
this one off the main feed p>
However it was done, that particular hashtag could not be allowed to remain visible and risk spreading
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The assistant resumed his efforts, but to no avail.
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No sooner had the topic been suppressed than it resurfaced, stubbornly holding a prominent position midway down the trending list.
When Kevin received the update, a cold fury settled over him, and the urge to confront Jason directly was nearly overwhelming.
With no other options, he placed a call to Victor, requesting that Adam intervene and persuade Jason to back
down.
Given the ongoing collaboration between their families on the ecological project, the Farrell family’s interference in Hammond affairs was a clear overstep.
Victor had not anticipated Jason’s reach extending this far.
While he outwardly expressed sympathy for Kevin’s frustration, inwardly he saw an opportunity.
Jason had become increasingly unpredictable, lashing out at anyone within reach.
Involving the Hammonds could work to Victor’s advantage, provided it did not jeopardize his own partnership with them.
Accordingly, Victor relayed the situation to Adam.
Adam listened, a faint headache forming, but knowing the matter required attention, he arranged a dinner with his wife, Rosalie Farrell.
Over the meal, he allowed his irritation to show, mentioning the issue with measured frustration.
Concerned, Rosalie comforted him, and before the evening ended, she placed a call to Jason in Adam’s
presence.
At his hotel, Jason glanced at the caller ID.
In the past, he might have ignored a call from his mother, anticipating her intent.
But this time, he answered. “Yes p>
An unmistakably displeased voice came through. “Jason, must you involve yourself in everything? Stay out of the Hammonds‘ affairs and take that hashtag down. Immediately p>
A dry laugh escaped him. “You give an order, and I’m just supposed to obey? Who do you think you are p>
Rosalie paused, taken aback. “I’m your mother. That’s who p>
‘Has he not recognized my voice? I’m calling from my own number, she couldn’t help but wonder.
With deliberate flatness, Jason replied, “Really, I have a mother p>
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In his view, he and his brother might have been better off without one. At least then they wouldn’t keep finding themselves undermined.
Rosalie froze, clearly caught off guard by Jason’s sharp tone.
Her expression tightened. “Is that how you speak to your mother p>
“Since I don’t see you as one, yes, it is,” Jason replied, his voice detached. “If you don’t like it, stop calling p>
Rosalie’s voice rose, sharp and shrill. “What did you just say p>
“Keep your voice down,” Jason said, his tone cold and even. “It’s painful to listen to p>
A flicker of rage crossed Rosalie’s face. “So you think you’re all grown up now, is that it p>
She quickly slipped back into her familiar pattern of venomous blame. “What gives you the right to say I’m
you did?” not your mother? You got your brother killed! How do you have the nerve to go on living after what
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