C65 A Lot Has Changed

At the Wood household, Ben stormed into the living room holding his phone. His parents were busy eating dinner and were both shocked by Ben’s angry shouting.

“Dad! Look at this!” He threw the image onto the table. It was the café photo. Mike and Alicia.

Kelvin Wood picked up the phone and studied it carefully. “What is wrong with this photo?” he asked calmly.

Ben stared at him in disbelief. “Are you serious? Look at it properly! They are ruining our reputation!”

“It hasn’t even been ten days and he’s already showing off. He already found a girlfriend and is holding hands in public!” Kelvin sighed. Tracy remained quiet while eating.

“They are shaking hands,” he said flatly. “That is not a crime.” He leaned back. “And the fact that this is trending means something else entirely.” “Our company has a privacy issue.”

Ben clenched his fists. But Kelvin was no longer listening. Then suddenly, Kelvin’s phone rang. He looked at the screen. His expression changed immediately.

“Minister of Police…” He answered. “Good evening, Minister. What a surprise.” The voice on the other end was calm, but firm. “Mr Wood… it has been a while.”

“Yes, yes,” Kelvin replied carefully. Then the tone shifted. “It seems a lot has changed.” Kelvin frowned slightly. “Changed…?”

“Yes,” the minister continued. “Including your company’s privacy.” Kelvin froze. “My company’s privacy?” he repeated silently.

The minister didn’t pause. “My daughter has only been working at your company for a few days.” “And now she is trending online with false information.”

Silence fell in the room. Kelvin’s grip tightened on the phone. “Your… daughter?” he asked slowly. “Yes,” the minister replied. “Alicia Mooney.”

The call ended immediately afterward. No further explanation.

Just silence.