Chapter 1393 We Shall Remain United

Daryl is gloomy in his office, listening to "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M. on his portable radio. He looks at a picture frame on the desk and sees the photo of the Mountain family on a walk in the park. Everybody is smiling and happy.

"Where or when did it all go wrong?" He laments.

Kelvin walks into the office, "Bro, Melissa is at the bar having a shot of cognac to calm down."

Daryl is surprised, "Isn't it early for that?"

"She needs it after getting some discouraging news." Kelvin pulls out a chair to sit in.

"What news?"

"The LCN executive board is concerned about being sponsored by a company whose Head of Engineering sets a terrible example concerning HIV protection."

Daryl nods, "And to make matters worse, the promiscuous one is her younger brother."

Kelvin rages, "I can't calm down. Not only did he cause that whole scandal at the Rocha Hotel opening party, but he also tarnishes the company's conservative image?"

Daryl holds up his index finger, "Little brother, you'd better focus o