CHAPTER THIRTEEN - THE START OF A GAME.

" Issue a statement to the media willing giving ourselves to them on a platter of gold?!" Another chipped in. " Not to sound rude, Mr. Rodriguez, but that sounds like a suicide mission?" Mateo observed the new voice; Mrs. Alfonso, Head of human resources department. " My years of dealing with the Media has made me realize one thing..." Mr. Rodriguez paused, looking around the room. "... They are going to find out, anyways," he divulged. Mateo pursed his lips. Touché, but true. When no one talked or tried to contradict his statement, Mr. Rodriguez continued. " So, why not put it out there first and control the narrative, right? We tell them what we want them to know and the direction to take the story. It's all mind games, I have been playing that with them for years now." Smart, Mateo thought. Arrogantly smart, but smart regardless. I like him. " We could also reach out and Ensure that key stakeholders, such as investors, customers, and employees, are informed about the situ