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“Boss, I didn’t realize you’d taken over as president of Natural Beauty. I found out when I was enjoying a show.”
“But how dare the Chapman family target you? Do you want me to ruin the Chapman family?”
“That star who had an allergic reaction before—turns out she’s from their entertainment division.”
Isabella’s mind quickly connected the dots. The troublesome star, who had once claimed to have an allergic reaction after using Natural Beauty’s product, was stirring up trouble again, and the Chapman family was behind this. As the pieces fell into place, a cold glint flickered in her eyes.
Elaine, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing within Isabella, was convinced she’d done the right thing by keeping her away from any bad news about the company.
Meanwhile, Kristine watched them closely, her lips pressed into a thin line. “Mom, I want to go shopping with you as well. It’s been ages since we did that together. Can I join you?”
Elaine, not suspecting anything, nodded cheerfully. “Of course, you can come if you want to!”
After breakfast, Elaine eagerly ushered everyone into the car, and Dane drove them to the shopping mall. They had all the time in the world to indulge in a little retail therapy. Elaine spared no expense, showering Isabella with dresses that only enhanced her beauty. Dress after dress, each more luxurious than the last, found its way into their shopping bags.
Elaine even bought a dress for Kristine, but when Kristine noticed the price difference—her dress cost just over ten thousand, while Isabella’s dresses were well over a hundred thousand—her smile faded, replaced by a slight purse of her lips.
Though Kristine said nothing, the disparity weighed heavily on her, and she silently followed Elaine and Isabella.
Just then, a familiar voice cut through the air. “Oh, isn’t that Mrs. Patton?”
When Elaine saw Carly Reed, she greeted her warmly. “Hello, Mrs. Reed! What a pleasant surprise! Are you out shopping as well?”
“Yes, indeed! I didn’t expect to run into you here. How are you? There’s a new caf? just around the corner. Why don’t we catch up over some coffee?”
Carly, dressed in an elegant dark green gown that exuded luxury, yet somehow accentuated the sharpness of her features, smiled—a smile that always seemed to carry an undercurrent of malice.
Given the long-standing friendship between their families, and the bond between Josie and Kristine, Elaine couldn’t decline Carly’s invitation. “That sounds lovely,” she agreed, and they all made their way to the caf?.
Once they were seated, the conversation flowed easily. Carly’s gaze drifted to Isabella, and she offered a seemingly genuine compliment. “Isabella is stunning, Mrs. Patton. She truly embodies the best of both of you and your husband. I’d say she’s one of the most beautiful women in all of Gemond.”
Elaine couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride at Carly’s words, though she maintained a modest fa?ade. “You’re too kind. Isabella indeed resembles me when I was younger.”
Carly’s smile remained fixed as she continued, “She’s not just beautiful but driven, too. I hear she’s working at a company now. How has she been performing?”
At this, Elaine’s expression tightened ever so slightly.
While others might have sensed the shift and backed off, Carly either didn’t notice or chose to ignore it. She pulled out her phone with a nonchalant air. “My daughter mentioned something about Isabella working at Natural Beauty… Oh, that name rings a bell. Is this your company?”
Carly’s phone screen showed a hot topic on the internet: “Do Natural Beauty’s products cause allergies?” A celebrity had just posted online about it.
“A few years ago, a certain brand left bad memories in my life. I’m shocked to see it’s popular again. Clearly, people have forgotten about the incident. I want to warn everyone not to blindly follow the internet hype. This brand once caused me an allergic reaction that was expensive to fix. It costs just thousands of dollars to hire people to create fake buzz online. Some people are really good at manipulating the internet.”
The comments that followed were filled with angry reactions. Many others claimed that they, too, had allergic reactions to Natural Beauty’s products. Soon, Natural Beauty was at the heart of a controversy.
Elaine’s expression darkened immediately. She had taken Isabella out to shield her from the online storm. However, Carly brought it up right in front of Isabella.
“We just gave Isabella a chance to learn and grow. I didn’t expect her to achieve so much and draw envy,” Elaine said indifferently. “That’s the way the world works now. A bunch of jealous rats targeting someone who stands out.”
Isabella felt a mixture of warmth and bitterness looking at Elaine. In the past, if Phyllis had heard such news, she would have harshly scolded Isabella and even starved her for days. But Elaine didn’t do that. Instead, she did her best to shield Isabella from the backlash and defended her openly.
At that moment, Kristine said softly, “That’s true. Isabella grew up in the countryside and might not be aware of product formulations. It’s normal for her to overlook some things now. She’ll learn and do better. We don’t rely on her to make money. As long as she’s happy, that’s all that matters.”
Isabella gave Kristine a faint smile. Kristine was clever with her words. She seemed to be protecting her by highlighting her lack of experience. But actually, Kristine was subtly implying that Isabella was na?ve and had caused the company a PR crisis due to her ignorance.
Carly looked at Isabella with evident disdain and then turned to Kristine. “I’ve heard great things about you, Kristine. Many in the group admire you, and Josie often speaks highly of you to me. You’re different, having grown up in the Patton family. Isabella could learn a lot from you.”
Despite Isabella being a real Patton, Carly believed that only someone competent like Kristine truly deserved people’s respect. Carly was convinced that Kristine was the only one worthy of being called the heiress of the Patton family.
Carly always harbored a bit of envy toward Elaine. She had fallen for Glenn first, but he had chosen Elaine, leaving Carly to marry into the Reed family. Over the years, it turned out she had good taste. Glenn remained faithful, disinterested in social events, and maintained his fitness, unlike her husband, who had put on a lot of weight. They had come from similar backgrounds, yet Elaine had married better than Carly.
Now, however, Elaine’s daughter didn’t measure up to hers, giving her a sense of triumph and pride. So, it didn’t matter that Elaine married a better man. Her daughter was just a pretty face, a failure, and would soon be the talk of Gemond. Her daughter, Josie, would surely outshine Isabella.
“Mrs. Reed, you really lack experience in business,” Isabella said plainly.
Carly was taken aback. She stared at Isabella, puzzled. “What do you mean?”
“Yesterday, Natural Beauty’s sales topped all other domestic skincare products. It’s natural for others to feel jealous and try to sabotage us. The internet might be full of baseless accusations. People tend to follow the crowd without caring for the truth. But as the wife of a wealthy businessman, shouldn’t you be able to discern the truth?” Isabella countered.
Carly was momentarily speechless, shocked by Isabella’s retort. After a pause, she responded, “You’re right. People online are fickle. So, you only have to make them believe your products. After all, I wouldn’t buy your products anyway.”
“It will hurt when you finally learn the truth,” Isabella said with a slight smile.
Carly looked at Isabella with disdain. “You seem very sure of yourself. Well, I’ll be waiting to see how you handle this.”
“My sister is capable. I’m sure she’ll resolve it quickly,” Kristine said, feigning admiration.
Isabella glanced at her watch and announced, “I have to go. Enjoy your coffee.”
“Will you join me for dinner tonight?” Elaine asked.
“I think so.”
Kristine watched Isabella walk away and said, “Will she really go and handle this issue?”
“If she manages to solve it in just one afternoon, she’d truly be remarkable,” Carly said sarcastically. She was eager not to miss the drama. “Elaine, let me take you to a spa. The place I know is excellent.”
After leaving the caf?, Isabella came to the door of a photographer’s studio. Within five minutes, someone, carefully concealing her face, emerged. Isabella opened the car door, and the person quickly got inside.
“Ms. Patton, did you call me because of the online issue?” the person inquired. She was smart.
Isabella nodded with approval and smiled. “Exactly. I’ve come to you to address the internet controversy.”
With that, she reached up and removed the mysterious person’s mask and sunglasses. Her skin was clear and smooth, showing no signs of an allergic reaction.
“You appear to have recovered nicely from your allergy.”
Denali Fuller leaned back with a casual shrug. “I’m a star, Miss Patton. My skin is my livelihood. I can’t afford to work with any blemishes or imperfections. So let’s not beat around the bush— I won’t waste your time, and you won’t waste mine. Give me ten million, and I’ll make a public statement clarifying that my so-called allergy had nothing to do with your products. Simple as that.”
“Ten million dollars? That’s quite a hefty sum. Is that what you’d make in five years?”
Denali didn’t flinch. “For you, it’s pocket change. Natural Beauty is worth hundreds of millions. Spending a little to protect that is just good business.” She was confident, almost smug, knowing just how to pitch her demands. Her experience in manipulating others was evident.
Isabella smiled faintly and said, “And what assurance do I have that you’ll follow through on your end once you’ve got the money?”
Denali was prepared. Without missing a beat, she reached into her bag and pulled out a contract.
“We can make it official. I’ve already drafted the contract.”
“I see that you’ve come prepared,” Isabella remarked with a smile as she skimmed through the contract.
Denali smirked, her confidence unwavering. “Of course. I knew you’d come to me eventually. Now, let’s get this over with. Sign the contract, transfer the money, and I’ll clarify the situation immediately.”
Isabella read the contract carefully before looking up. “But isn’t this blackmail? Our products are completely safe, free from any synthetic ingredients. How could they possibly cause your so-called allergy?”
“Miss Patton, you can believe that all you want. But do you think the public will? In today’s digital age, people choose to believe whatever suits them. All I have to do is say I had an allergic reaction to your products, and that’s the story they’ll buy, regardless of the truth.” Denali’s smirk widened into an arrogant grin.
Isabella’s expression remained unreadable. “Alright. I understand.” Without another word, she signed the contract.
Denali’s phone buzzed soon with a notification of the ten-million-dollar transfer. She couldn’t hide her satisfaction as she opened the car door to leave.
Isabella called out after her, “But you haven’t fulfilled your end of the deal yet.”
Denali turned, her laugh sharp and mocking. “Isabella, you’re such a fool! Did you really think I’d actually go through with it? Clarifying would only damage my own reputation. Hah! But thanks for the money. If you don’t want me to stir up more trouble, consider it a payment to avoid another round of cyber violence.”
Isabella feigned shock, her voice trembling. “How could you do this? That was ten million dollars!”
“Is ten million more valuable than your entire business?” Denali taunted, her voice dripping with mockery. “Sure, you can sue me, but what good would that do? The real damage will be to your company when everyone finds out you paid me off to lie.”
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