Jackson was hastily ushered into a private room by his bodyguards, his mind reeling from the sudden turn of events.

As he entered, his father was already there, his face red with anger. Before Jackson could even process what was happening, his father grabbed him by the collar and slammed him against the wall, lifting him off his feet.

"What is the meaning of all this, Jackson?" his father growled, his eyes blazing with fury. "Why are you trying to tarnish my image?"

Jackson ...