Chapter 21 You Help? “Okay, handle that. What about the other company?” Harper said. “I checked. Turner, has a bad reputation in industry. They’ve been losing for years, of layoffs… hanging on by a thread. She nodded. Frank “Should we them directly?” “It would be pointless to now. But pointless or they had to move forward. An hour they carefully compared the color and posted the copied and original designs on a forum. A folks who could see the difference supported but most thought they merely trying to shift the blame. By the afternoon, were lurking the company, harassing anyone trying to get in or out. This whole thing was of control. Harper had no choice but to call Yohan herself. When the call connected, she cut to chase. Turner, we’re all trying make a living here. Isn’t a little over the top?” “I don’t what talking about. Don’t throw around baseless accusations. I could sue you for defamation,” Yohan snapped back. Harper’s throbbed. Turner, your company actually have proof that we anything? us without proof throwing around a couple of pictures? That’s serious defamation, it?” “Listen up, missy. You better your mouth. If you are a real deal, shouldn’t afraid of others messing you. Disagree? Then prove your case. Otherwise, you better apologize get of this business, you’ll bear the consequences. then hung up, Harper no chance to respond. Harper seethed. This man was twisting the truth! She took deep breath, struggling to control the fury rising inside her. If it had been a year she would’ve exploded already. But now, she had no to herself. Harper told Frank, “The company need to shut down for a few days. I’m worried about safety we try to like this. We can’t let anyone get hurt. “I thinking same,” Frank replied, already relaying the message. Frank’s secretary. weary evidence on her face. Frank asked, “What’s You don’t look well. “I’m fine. “Harper, you can me anything. for you, remember?” “I know,” softly. Just then, Karen burst into the room. Parker, Ms. Mitchell, have a problem. Someone making scene outside. They both got immediately, but Harper nearly her balance. Fortunately, Frank caught her. “Harper, are alright?” Let’s go check it out. the company’s doors, someone had sprayed the words in red paint. ground was littered with garbage, a smelly and mess. The company’s office was located in a modern skyscraper, with professionals. News travels fast among the millennials. The scene had quite a crowd. Harper’s head throbbed at the sight. She frowned returned her office. Frank said with “You don’t look well. me take you home. I’ll handle the mess, and I’ll meet with Yohan tonight. Maybe he’ll have some ideas for fixing this. Harper try act tough. felt unwell, still worried about Paul, making her feel and heart racing. Given her current situation, she to some rest, not for herself but baby she carrying. By time she to Villa, it was dinner time. She first sent a message to Lily for an update Paul. He was still unconscious, his was stable. told there was need come over. Scott in the evening. Harper didn’t insist. She checked time found out that Benjamin hadn’t yet. She pondered a long time before calling him. If were just her and Frank facing the issues, she wouldn’t be it, but there were other involved, all whom had her for a year. She responsibility to them. Harper worried she might as soon as the she went straight to the point. “Benjamin, can you do me a favor? There’s a bit trouble my company. I need you to step it. Is that okay?”