33: Chapter 033: Coercion_1
Shi Yang seemed to ignore Ye Ranran’s tense face, continued, “I know you’ve been wronged in this matter, Ms.
But we had no knowledge of it.
Would it be fair for us to bear the loss?”
So, it wasn’t about clearing her name after all.
Ye Ranran mockingly replied, “So, what?”
“So, we hope you could make a statement, clarifying that we were implicated unknowingly.
The design copyright issue was a voluntary change on your part,” Shi Yang explained.
“As long as we can pacify the readers’ anger, we will compensate you afterward.”
The disbelief in Ye Ranran’s eyes gradually changed to indifference, then to a slow, cold gaze, like a December wind, cutting through Shi Yang: “Compensate?
And how exactly do you plan to compensate me?”
“It’s up to you to decide, as long as it is within our means,” Shi Yang responded cautiously.
Okay, my only condition is for you to issue a statement admitting that you guys published the designs without even asking me, and to formally apologize to me here and now.”
Shi Yang’s face noticeably darkened, “Designer Ye, that would embarrass us all.”
I initially just wanted an apology.
But now it seems you will have to compensate me for my losses.
You’ve violated my copyright, I wonder how much are you liable for.
If this results in scandalous allegations, I wonder if you’ll still have your position as chief editor?” Ye Ranran’s tone turned icy cold, sending shivers down their spines.
Anger flashed across Shi Yang’s face, “It seems that Designer Ye is unwilling to compromise.”
“Do you think I would slap my own face?” Ye Ranran retorted, her face frosty with anger.
“Very well, since this is the case, please enjoy your tea here at your leisure, Designer Ye, and come out when you have figured out how you want to proceed,”
As soon as Shi Yang finished speaking, several men in black entered from the door and forcefully took Ye Ranran’s bag away.
Ye Ranran struggled hard, clutching her bag tightly, “What are you trying to do?”
“We won’t do anything, we merely want Ms.
Ye to cool down and think about what she should do.”
Ye Ranran never imagined they would dare to confine her.
“I’m telling you, this is illegal.”
The man in black ignored Ye Ranran’s screams and snatched away her bag forcefully.
“Bang.” The door was shut, and Ye Ranran was locked in the room.
It was a room with three walls, with a single window by the door.
Even if she broke the window with her high heels, she wouldn’t be able to escape.
Ye Ranran began to smash tables, cups, chairs.
She only stopped when everything in the room was shattered.
“Call your head boss here, I have something to say,” Ye Ranran shouted at the door.
Shi Yang quickly arrived to find the room looking like a car wreck, causing his mouth to twitch harshly.
Ye Ranran pushed back her messy hair, “Give me my bag, I need to touch up.”
Shi Yang gestured to the man at the door, who then handed Ye Ranran her bag.
“Is there a restroom?”
Looking at Ye Ranran’s face covered in smudged make-up and her false eyelashes on the verge of falling off, Shi Yang nodded, “Straight ahead and turn right.”
One of the men in black followed behind Ye Ranran, standing by the restroom door.
After fixing her appearance in the restroom, Ye Ranran reentered the room.
“If you had been sensible earlier, you wouldn’t have had to go through all this,” Shi Yang smirked.