CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The Clapback

There was a screaming tagline attached to a video. As Scott hit the play icon, the corner of his left eye twitched.

In the video, Zara was dressed in a pantsuit with a lacy blouse and black heels. She walked up the platform of the hall as camera lights flashed non-stop. In the background was a projector that read, "Meet the new CEO of Hall Corporations."

After looking at the crowd for a while, Zara adjusted the microphone and said in the calmest voice, "Good day, men of the press. I am Zara Hall, the new CEO of Hall Corporations. Thanks for accepting my invitation at such short notice..."

A look of boldness appeared on her face as she paused for a while. "It's often said that humans need to dream big, or should I say, shoot for the stars. A lot of people over the years have done that, but when they were on the verge of execution or this close to achieving success, an enemy comes along and tries to sabotage their efforts.

"You all must have seen the news about Hall Corporations pa