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The entire company was now in turmoil. What could possibly have driven Jada to this?
“No! It wasn’t me…” Jada reflexively protested.
“Jada, like last time, if you refuse to confess, perhaps we should have this verified now?” Susan interjected. Jada’s expression changed rapidly—from shock to anger and finally to frustration.
Susan was being unrelentingly harsh.
Jada bit her lip, tears brimming in her eyes. With such concrete evidence against her, her words seemed futile—no one would believe her now.
“Susan, I understand you’re furious, but do you know who taught me to give the formula to a foreign company? It was Isabella. She set you up and taught me to do this because she hates you.” Jada made one last desperate attempt to hurt Susan.
Susan remained unfazed and turned to Esteban. “Mr. Riggs, what should our next step be?”
Esteban promptly announced, “Jada, you’re suspended until we finish investigating this matter. We’ll discuss further once we have all the facts.”
Jada glimpsed Esteban’s stern demeanor and realized that arguing would be futile. The meeting concluded, revealing that Jada had once more masterminded the entire drama on her own.
With Ecstasy’s apology, the online debate gradually subsided. People shifted their criticism towards Ecstasy for the plagiarism and expressed sympathy for Natural Beauty and apologies to Susan.
Susan created a Twitter account and made her debut post: “Pour your heart into crafting the product.” Many people left apologies in the comments. The post garnered over 100,000 likes.
“Susan, I deeply regret what happened. Your talent is truly impressive.”
“My mother, who is a perfumer, mentioned how challenging it is to create such a scent.”
“Following you now. I can’t wait to be among the first to purchase your next fragrance.”
As Susan returned to the office, she noticed a mix of emotions in the way people regarded her—guilt, sympathy, and discomfort. Several individuals approached Susan to offer their apologies.
Susan responded, “There’s no need to apologize to me; I won’t hold a grudge. Just keep pouring in your best effort for the company.”
Observing that she genuinely didn’t harbor any resentment, some felt even more remorseful. Those who had once underestimated Susan now recognized her as someone genuinely dedicated to the company’s welfare.
Considering what Jada had done, inheriting the company had become a far-off dream for her. Susan had emerged as the most likely heiress. Everyone knew it, even if they didn’t say it out loud.
In the meantime, Jada was summoned to the office. She anticipated a scolding and disappointment from Esteban, but to her surprise, he remained calm and composed.
“Pack your things and leave.”
Jada was about to speak, but when she noticed Esteban’s complete disregard as he focused on his work, her heart sank. Had he shouted, it might have indicated that he still cared. The reality of his silence was even more chilling; it signaled his utter disappointment.
“Dad, I know I made a mistake.”
Jada fell to her knees before Esteban, her sobs uncontrollable and heart-wrenching.
Esteban didn’t even give her a glance. “You said the same thing last time. Are you intending to faint again?”
Jada, about to pretend to faint, was taken aback. Surprised and embarrassed, she couldn’t bring herself to fake a fainting spell this time. Instead, she clenched her teeth and looked at Esteban with reddened eyes. “This isn’t entirely my fault. Isabella came up with the idea. You’re familiar with Isabella, right? She’s Susan’s friend, and since her best friend betrayed her, there must be something wrong with Susan, Dad!”
“So, rather than tell your sister about her friend’s betrayal, you chose to help frame her?”
Jada found herself without any defense this time. She had never anticipated that her schemes would be revealed once again.
“I acknowledge that I didn’t handle things properly,” she said, looking at Esteban. “But Dad, we had agreed that I would take over the company when I returned. But now Susan joined the company. If Susan ends up running it, what will happen to Mom and me?”
“Are you the only one who matters in this family?” Esteban retorted. “If you were in charge of the company, what would happen to Susan?”
Jada bit her lip and remained silent, deeply reluctant to accept the situation. When had Esteban become so concerned about Susan?
“Now, gather your belongings and go.” Esteban’s tone was icy.
Jada’s eyes filled with frustration and tears as she pleaded, “Dad, if I leave the company, I’ll be the subject of ridicule. How can I face that? Please give me another chance. I promise to work diligently, enhance my skills, and never compete with Susan again.”
Esteban remained indifferent to her pleas.
Jada wept for a long time without receiving any response. Eventually, Esteban broke the silence with a curt command. “Leave.”
Jada realized that he was resolute in his decision to expel her. She had no option but to gather her belongings and prepare to leave. Before she went, she cast a final glance at Susan.
The entire office watched Jada in silence; no one stepped forward to speak with her. Once admired and popular, she was now completely ignored.
Jada exited the company and headed directly home. She recounted the events to Mara, who was shocked and nearly fainted.
They had always occupied influential roles within the Riggs family. With Esteban’s mother gone, Mara had been flattered by everyone and had no cause for concern. They had anticipated a future of uninterrupted success, inheriting the company, ousting Susan, and enjoying the life they believed was rightfully theirs.
But now, Jada found herself stripped of her right to inherit.
“Jada, you’ve been so naive. Isabella must be up to no good. Susan wasn’t this formidable before. It’s as if she anticipated all your moves,” Mara said, grasping Jada’s hand.
Jada had her doubts as well. “Perhaps Susan has simply grown more cautious. I have no concrete evidence linking Isabella to Susan’s actions.”
“Proof isn’t necessary. Isabella is unquestionably a bad influence,” Mara asserted firmly.
Jada felt torn. In the past, a few well-chosen words from her could sway everyone to her side, but now, she found herself on the receiving end of that same opposition. This situation required thorough investigation.
“But Mom, that’s not the pressing issue at the moment. What really matters is what I should do now that I’ve left the company,” Jada said, overwhelmed with distress.
Mara was still grasping Jada’s hand. With her greater experience, she was a bit more steady in such situations. “Don’t stress, Jada. You’re exceptional, and you’re the perfect candidate to take over the company. What matters most is showing everyone your abilities. You could start your own company.”
Jada’s spirits brightened. “Mom, so…”
“Your friends could invest in your new venture. If you have such support, people will likely buy from you out of respect for those backing you. This will also give you a chance to assess Isabella’s stance,” Mara suggested.
Jada grinned. “Okay, Mom. Don’t worry. I’ll make sure to surpass Susan’s performance.”
As for their sales not exceeding Susan’s this time, Jada was convinced it was solely because Josie’s products fell short of expectations. Therefore, she felt it was unrelated to her own efforts. Her role was merely that of a perfumer, and she had no control over the quality of the products.
She dismissed the issue lightly, but online reactions were quite explosive. Ecstasy admitted to their plagiarism, leading to widespread apologies directed at Susan and Natural Beauty. With Natural Beauty products performing remarkably, refund requests were withdrawn, and sales soon rebounded strongly.
It could be said that Natural Beauty reaped significant profits this time.
At Edge Entertainment, Isabella received a phone call from the general manager of Natural Beauty while in her office. “Miss Patton, amazing! The issue has been resolved.”
“Hmm, continue your excellent work,” Isabella responded coolly before ending the call. She then called Susan, who was in high spirits. “Isabella, I’m grateful. Without your help, I would have been doomed. Ecstasy’s reputation is so formidable that everyone would have believed I was the plagiarist.”
“Ecstasy has always been dubious, so this was a perfect chance to make them pay. They practically handed us this opportunity. We should capitalize on it. What’s Jada up to now?”
“She’s been dismissed from the company; my dad is unlikely to take her back,” Susan said, pleased. Initially, she feared Esteban might give Jada another chance, but he didn’t appear to be that kind of person. Now, she could concentrate on working even harder at the company.
“That’s favorable, but I believe I’ll be meeting Jada again shortly,” Isabella smirked.
“Ugh!” Susan suddenly began to feel nauseous mid-sentence, alarming Isabella. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling ill?”
“It’s probably just an upset stomach. It’s nothing serious.”
“Stomach problems can be serious. Don’t delay; see a doctor,” Isabella advised with concern.
“I will,” Susan promised, taking the advice seriously. She had been experiencing nausea lately, so a medical check-up seemed prudent.
Isabella’s forecast proved accurate. As the workday was nearing its end, Jada extended a dinner invitation to both her and Andrew.
Isabella readily accepted.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, they found that Norton, Wesley, and some others were already there. Jada occupied the central seat, engaging in lively conversation with them, exuding warmth and charm, which made her quite endearing. Wesley acted like her personal aide, constantly offering snacks and refilling Jada’s coffee.
“Isabella, you’ve arrived!” Jada greeted them with enthusiasm as soon as Isabella and Andrew appeared, ushering them to their seats.
Isabella played her part, acting friendly with Jada, and asked, “Jada, what’s the occasion? Why this sudden dinner invite?”