Rumours

It had been days but he could still hear bits of gossip floating through the company regarding it. His staff knew better than to talk about things that happened on his floor, however, there was still talk internally. The secretaries spoke within themselves and gathered their own theories on what was happening. He had no intention of being too harsh or 'denial' this time, purely because he wanted them to believe it was true. His lack of reaction would be enough signal for them to keep it going but he would have Shufen¹  threaten them to keep it within themselves.