The Secret CEO

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Primrose

Uncle Reylan flinched in his seat when I slammed the door upon entering his office. He then frowned.

"Why did you approve the request of that producer who wanted the SBG to be in the same show as the three former members?" I asked.

He gestured to his secretary to leave us, same with Ate Alice who glanced at me and let out a small sigh before walking out of the office.

"Sit down first, dear."

Tiningnan ko siya nang masama bago umupo. Tahimik naman na umupo rin si tito sa sofa katabi ng akin. Maingat siyang tumingin sa akin na para bang tinitimbang muna ang mood ko bago magsalita.

"You see, we've been restricting them to have interaction with each other, Primrose. It prompted them to build a wall so high to keep each other out as if they didn't share good memories together... that the only thing they can remember is that which broke them apart. Besides, you also know why the three left, right? As a fan of SBG, you're also aware that it made a huge impact on them emotionally," he said softly. "Your uncle's not here anymore. You're now the new CEO, which means, you can remove the rule your uncle created to separate them."

My heart sank a bit as I remembered why my uncle restricted the boys to interact with them. Kuya Kane, Liam, and Tripp defied him when they were still our artists. The company, well, specifically my uncle, mistreated them. He said that the three were not as popular as the other members, so why not give them just a few lines?

Isa pa, kahit sa concerts nila ay hindi gaano binibigyan ng solo performance ang tatlo, hindi kagaya ng iba. Kahit sa mga endorsement at kung anu-ano pa ay wala rin halos ibinigay sa kanila.

The three noticed how unfair it was, that's why they complained and even told their fans about it using their social media accounts.

Instead of solving the issue, the former CEO claimed that they were rebelling against the company, that they were ungrateful for what the company has done for them. That's why when they were told to issue a public apology for the commotion they did, the three decided to end their contract with the company.

I don't know if they have another reason for leaving though. We never talked about their experience in the company during my relationship with Liam anyway.

"What if SBG doesn't want to participate in this show? Just like what you said, the departure of the three made a huge impact on them, and until now, just like me, they're not yet ready to face Liam, Kuya Kane, and Tripp," I replied.

He looked at me in the eyes. "If not now, when will you guys be ready?"

The nine boys became quiet. Even Loey who happily entered my office earlier was now staring at the ceiling blankly. The only person who has already recovered from my announcement was Dredleigh, though he became much more serious as he nodded slowly, glancing at his members and then to me.

"So, you want us to be in that show together with Kuya Kane, Liam and Tripp?" he asked in a deep voice.

Tumango ako bilang sagot. "Marami kayong fans na naging emosyonal sa reunion ng tatlo sa show na iyon, so now mas maraming may gusto na kahit bilang special mentor lang ay makasama kayo roon. That's why the producer thought it's also a good idea, mainly to attract more viewers, but as exposure for you guys."

Saglit akong sumulyap kay Leigh na binigyan ako ng isang tango. Ngumiti rin siya na para bang tama lang ang naging desisyon ko sa pagtanggap ng show na ito para sa kanila.