Poison
“Boss, you wont believe this!” said Charlie as he rushed into the Editor’s cabin.
Jack Brown peered over his glasses. There was nothing Charlie could tell, that he could not believe.
Chomping on his cigar, he just went on looking at him with disdain.
“Out with it young man, I haven’t got all day!”
“I was down at Bloomsville. Snooping for a story and I think I got it.”
He waited for Charlie to finish so he could go on with his work.
“You know that politician from the countryside? The pharmaceutical Baron?”
“Yes, Chester Pringle! I saw him come out of the office of Healthy Medicines Pvt Ltd Co. And he had his arm around the shoulders of Barry Rushmoore, the CEO.”
“So?”
“Well there was something fishy. He looked like he was going to throw up or simply collapse. Mr Pringle on the other hand seemed to be smiling with satisfaction. Rather gloating.”
“Right then can you get me the story here pronto?”
“Pronto Boss!” said Charlie as he moon walked to the door.
Chloe his secretary rushed in next and lay down a single sheet of paper on his desk. After scanning it quickly, his eyes grew as big as saucers.
Charlie rushed in without knocking and placed his report on the desk.
All not well with Healthy Medicines Pvt Ltd Co.
By Our Staff Reporter
The much hyped new drug ‘Stay Happy’ fails clinical trials.
According to the classified reports, it is addictive, and is a steroid which leads to systematic failure of organs. Rather than the elixir it is touted to be, it is a poison to be avoided.
However the Ministry of Health has ignored the red flags and has issued a no objection certificate. Pringle and Rushmoore in cahoots…
Jack Brown beckoned his young reporter, teeming with zest to bust a real story. He silently handed him the paper brought in by Chloe.
Barry Rushmoore, CEO of Healthy Medicines Pvt Ltd Co found dead. He had an overdose of the yet to be released drug ‘Stay Happy’. CIA to conduct investigations.
“Oh no!”murmured Charlie. “So, its him!”
“Yup! Now, lets stem the poison! Up to it Charlie?”
“Yes Boss!”
