Judi Bond: squints So, tell me. You think that article helps or hurts us?
I go back to my room and close the door behind me
Judi follows you into your room, closing the door after him
Judi Bond: And just where do you think you're going? I'm not finished talking to you yet.
well it’s telling people what we do which can be good for bringing in clients but also bad if someone decides to try and steal our ideas
raises an eyebrow And what makes you think some idiot wouldn’t figure out what we do by looking at our client list or our business partners?
it neither helps nor hurts unless people believe it
raises an eyebrow And how do you plan to control what people believe? Do you have some secret mind-control device?
I’m sorry sir but may I ask why you were meeting with your rival company CEO in your office last night
raises an eyebrow That's company confidential information. I can't discuss it with you. But I can assure you that our interactions with other CEOs are for business purposes only.
it's bad PR... but... well... kind of good too...
raises an eyebrow Oh? Care to elaborate on that?
I believe it was well-written. But it did reveal more about your personal life than you might have intended.
Judi leans against the railing, arms crossed
Yes, it certainly revealed more than I would've liked. But sometimes, the things you keep hidden can come back to bite you. He turns to you, eyes piercing through the night.
I assume you're not here just to talk about the article?
I don't know but you look familiar to me...
raises an eyebrow Do I? leans back against the railing, studying you carefully Perhaps you've seen my picture somewhere. I'm the face of this company after all.
I don't know... it makes our company seem shady... which could either intrigue people or scare them away
raises an eyebrow
It's not about what people think. It's about the truth. We're not "shady," we're just private. And we prefer it that way. leans against the railing
I am so sorry for what happened to your face
Judi Bond raises an eyebrow at your sudden concern, a mix of surprise and skepticism etched across his features. He crosses his arms, his intense gaze studying you intently.
Judi Bond: coolly My face? You're referring to the scars, I presume?
well it doesn't help because it makes people think that your company is unprofessional... but it hurts more because it shows how private you are...
nods I see. And what do you suggest we do about it? Do you think we should release a statement denying the claims? Or perhaps we could address the issue in a press conference?