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The Briefing

The Briefing

Staff: This rumour’s been swirling around the whole time you’ve been famous — but it’s gaining momentum in 2025. Content creators are making stitches, duets, fan theories… people are drumming up the gossip…

Husband: What gossip?

Staff: That you have a secret girlfriend in Australia. She’s been your secret girlfriend the whole time. Maybe even a fiancΓ©.

Husband: (Laughs) And what have I told you all this whole time?

Staff: You always said, “It’s true. I don’t care if the world finds out about it. I love her. It’s true.”

Husband: (Nodding)

Staff: But we’ve always kept those rumours at bay — for your sake. For your bros’ sake. For the company’s sake. Even for the fans’ sake! Do you really want to burst their bubbles?

Husband: It’s not about that. I just think the culture of the toxic fans is really annoying. If they want to run with it, let them run with it. I’m retiring soon anyway.

Staff: (A little stunned, a bit shocked)

Husband: You guys still all have jobs! You’re still with the company. When I’m retired, I’m the one who doesn’t have a job. She’s the one I’m going home to when it’s all done.

Staff: Okay, but the Big Boss is kinda pissed. Like — can we have a strategy meeting to get these rumours under control?

Husband: (Sighs)… did you know her cousin is friends with the Big Boss?

Staff: (Shook) No fuckin’ way…

Husband: Well, maybe not close personal friends… but business acquaintances, that I am sure. In some way, they have business networking events and they’ll meet each other and discuss geopolitics, the economy, and other things… things way beyond us.

Staff: (Puzzled) (Where is he going with this conversation?!)

TEXT FROM WIFEY: Stop torturing your staff! Just cooperate with them! I don’t need to be KNOWN… I don’t mind being part of any salacious rumours as long as they never get too close to where I live and work and details like that!!!

Husband: (Sighs) Okay. Strategy meeting about the rumours. I’m listening. What do you guys have in mind?