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Josie sneered. “Well then, Isabella. If you’re capable in business, why not prove it with some results? Your company seems to be on the brink of failure.”
The air was thick with tension.
Kristine quickly attempted to defuse the situation. “Mom, Isabella, can we perhaps stop discussing these things? Josie, let’s call it a day. Please head home with your mom.”
Elaine faced Kristine. “Kristine, whose side are you on?”
It was the first time she felt a hint of disappointment in Kristine. Didn’t she realize how overtly Carly and Josie were mocking them?
Kristine softly apologized, “Mom, I know you’re upset, but Josie wasn’t mocking us. Perhaps she genuinely wanted to help Isabella.”
Elaine was frustrated. “If she really wanted to help, she wouldn’t have partnered with Denali!”
“Business moves shouldn’t be swayed by personal issues,” Josie interjected quickly. “I truly wanted to assist Isabella, but it appears Mrs. Patton is too sensitive. There’s nothing more I can add. My mom and I will leave now.”
Regardless, they had accomplished what they came for. They departed with a sense of victory.
Elaine was visibly shaken with anger. Isabella gently rubbed her back, comforting her, “Mom, don’t let it get to you. They are the ones who should suffer. Don’t worry, they’ll regret their actions before they even exit the restaurant.”
Kristine found Isabella’s bold declaration somewhat amusing. Why was she always so arrogant?
But just then, Josie’s phone rang. She answered it, and her body trembled. “How is that possible? No way! What?”
Her shout was piercing, capturing the attention of everyone in the restaurant.
Carly nudged Josie, snapping her back to reality.
After ending the call, Josie turned around to catch Isabella’s taunting gaze. To Isabella, Josie looked like a joke. Josie felt her anger surge, nearly overwhelming her.
Carly, concerned, inquired urgently, “Josie, what’s the matter? Is there a problem with the company?”
Josie remained silent. However, Carly soon found out what was happening as her phone began to ring incessantly. Numerous contacts were buzzing her with updates.
“Is it true? Carly, your daughter is actually cooperating with the wrong actress.”
“Carly, check this out. Quickly!”
She clicked on the link and saw the post of Natural Beauty’s official account.
It was an audio clip. Denali’s voice could be heard clearly:
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“How could you do this? That was ten million dollars!” Isabella’s voice was filled with disbelief.
“Is ten million more valuable than your entire business? 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,” Denali retorted mockingly.
“But our products didn’t cause your allergy at all!”
“It doesn’t matter. Perception is reality, my dear. How about you give me another ten million? Then I’ll really clarify it.”
The recording clearly showed Denali engaging in extortion. Additionally, Natural Beauty initiated legal action against Denali.
Earlier in the day, many had supported Denali, viewing her as an artist who put the public first and didn’t care about personal gain. Now, her reputation was completely tarnished. Those who had previously supported her were left feeling deeply embarrassed.
At the same time, they felt a deep sense of guilt towards Natural Beauty. They now realized that they had been wrong about Natural Beauty all along. It was Denali who had deliberately maligned the company.
The online community was enraged. They unleashed their anger on Denali.
“Denali, how could you do this?”
“Denali, you deceived us. I admired you so much. I’m not your fan anymore!”
Especially vocal was Talia, once a die-hard fan of Denali. She declared, “Hello, everyone. I’m Talia Moreno. I previously shared how impressed I was by the service at Natural Beauty, and later, I discovered their products were excellent too. Many were skeptical at the time. I thought perhaps Denali’s allergy was due to her own sensitivities, but I never imagined it was all a lie. The actress I’ve adored for years turned out to be a fraud. I’m really disappointed. I am no longer a fan of Denali.”
Talia’s disenchantment had a ripple effect, leading many fans to turn their backs on Denali. The number of Denali’s social media followers plummeted rapidly. Simultaneously, Migge Skincare suffered significant repercussions.
What was Migge Skincare thinking when they chose Denali to endorse their products? Was Migge Skincare trying to humiliate Natural Beauty?
Meanwhile, Natural Beauty’s fan base grew. They criticized Migge Skincare’s services and products, swiftly tarnishing its reputation.
Carly was visibly shaken. The situation had spiraled beyond her control. They had just scoffed at Isabella, claiming she couldn’t measure up to Josie. But moments later, the tables had turned.
What was more, Isabella remained composed all the time. Everything appeared to be under her control. Were they merely jokes in this scenario?
Carly’s expression grew stern. Josie gazed at Isabella intently for a long stretch, then, with clenched teeth, turned and walked away.
Kristine was still trying to smooth things over with Elaine, saying, “Mom, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for you to get into an argument. There are a lot of people around. If they saw us arguing, it could reflect poorly on our company.”
Elaine responded directly, “So, you chose to side with Carly and stayed silent while they insulted Isabella, is that it?”
Kristine didn’t know what to say.
“You believe Carly was right, don’t you?” Elaine continued, cutting to the heart of the matter. “Do you think Josie is better than Isabella?”
Kristine bit her lip, feeling agitated by the question. Wasn’t that obvious?
Despite Elaine’s preference for Isabella, she couldn’t overlook the fact that Isabella seemed useless.
“I didn’t mean that. I just think Isabella shouldn’t be so presumptuous. She claimed Josie would regret her actions, but why would she?”
Elaine couldn’t help but cover her chest. “Kristine, you…”
“Mom, please calm down. Everything is clear on the internet now,” Isabella said gently.
Elaine was surprised. Kristine initially found it ironic, but then she saw a news update on her phone. She opened it, and her expression shifted dramatically.
She suddenly realized why Josie had looked so disturbed just moments earlier.
Josie was starting to regret her actions deeply. It turned out that Isabella had everything meticulously planned from the start. For the first time, Kristine felt a pang of fear toward her older sister, recognizing just how formidable she could be. She gripped her phone tightly, struggling to find the right words.
Elaine seemed to have figured out what was happening. She quickly scanned the latest news online, her frustration melting away, replaced by admiration.
“Isabella, you’re incredible! I couldn’t be prouder of you!” Her mood lightened instantly, and she looked at Isabella with newfound admiration. She had always recognized her daughter’s unique way of handling things, but only now did she fully appreciate just how capable Isabella truly was.
She turned to Kristine, her smile carrying a hint of satisfaction. “Well, Kristine, what do you think now?”
Kristine bit her lip, feeling a sting of embarrassment. After a pause, she finally spoke, her voice tinged with regret. “I’m sorry, Isabella. I didn’t realize you had everything so well thought out. You’re really sharp; even I wouldn’t have come up with something like that.”
Isabella’s response was calm and dismissive. “You’ve got a lot to learn.” Without lingering on Kristine’s words, she turned to Elaine. “Mom, shall we go home?”
“Of course,” Elaine replied warmly, linking arms with Isabella as they walked out together, leaving Kristine to reflect on the lesson she had just received. Kristine bit her lip again and quietly trailed behind them. The silence on the way back was heavy, and it didn’t escape Kristine’s notice that Elaine barely said a word to her. It was clear that this time, Elaine was genuinely angry with her.
Who could have foreseen such a turn of events? Her irritation simmered just below the surface. Inwardly, she couldn’t help but blame Josie for her spectacular mishandling of the whole affair.
Upon their return, Isabella went back to her room. She indulged in a lengthy, steaming shower, and when she emerged rejuvenated, the situation on the internet had completely changed.
But much to her surprise, Denali’s scandal had seized the pinnacle of trending topics. How did this happen? While Denali’s actions were undoubtedly reprehensible, they hardly seemed the sort to ignite such widespread furor.
While Isabella was lost in her reflections, the sharp trill of her phone cut through the silence, startling her.
“Are you back?” A deep, sexy voice resonated from the other end.
“Yes,” Isabella replied, her curiosity ignited. “You wouldn’t happen to be behind that explosive trending topic, would you?”
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