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“Why do you think it ripped only when you wore it, and not with others?” Isabella retorted, her voice icy.
“Are you accusing me of ruining it on purpose? Seriously? This garment is valued at over a million, yet it was so poorly made. My followers would rip me to shreds if I promoted it. I won’t do it!” Disgusted, the model turned to leave.
“That’s fine, but you’ll have to pay for the garment and the contract breach fee,” Isabella responded calmly.
Shocked, the model stared at Isabella.
“You’re that strapped for cash? You’re blaming me because your product is faulty?” The model’s assistant also expressed her dismay. “This is sheer bullying by Timeless Elegance! It’s disgraceful!”
Trying to defuse the tension, Luka suggested to Isabella, “Let’s not escalate this. I can fix the garment.”
Unyielding, Isabella replied, “Do you understand the craftsmanship involved? It takes ten workers a month to create one garment, with countless revisions. You ruined it, but did you consider the effort it takes to mend it?”
“The seam just came apart. It’s not my fault,” the model insisted, criticizing the garment’s quality. “There’s a problem here, and you’re pinning it on me. Is this how Timeless Elegance usually operates? Just wait and see what happens!”
With her assistant, the model stormed off, halting the photo shoot.
Luka, concerned, asked, “Isabella, what do we do now? Should we keep her for the shoot?”
Isabella answered, “Honestly, this model is nothing but trouble. She’ll likely find more faults even if we change the garment. We can’t collaborate with someone so problematic.”
“Then we’ll terminate the contract with her.” Luka agreed with Isabella’s assessment and made the decision.
But before they could formalize the termination, Timeless Elegance was already under fire on Twitter.
Frieda Jones, the famous model, posted, “After years in this industry, I’ve never seen any company like Timeless Elegance. They blame their quality issues on a model and even demand payment for the contract termination. What an eye-opener!”
Frieda, a staple in the Lorpond modeling scene and followed by millions of people on Twitter, had her fans anticipating a collaboration with Timeless Elegance. Instead, they were surprised by her revealing post.
The comments section rapidly filled with reactions from fans, expressing a range of viewpoints.
“What happened, Frieda? Was there a problem during the photoshoot?”
“Earlier today, pictures surfaced of Frieda storming out of Timeless Elegance’s studio. Apparently, she damaged some clothing they provided, and now they’re billing her for it.”
“Brands typically lend outfits to models for shoots. If there’s an issue with the garment’s quality, shouldn’t they just replace it? Demanding payment from Frieda is really low of Timeless Elegance!”
“Timeless Elegance really has dropped the ball. Not only is their customer service lacking, but the quality of their garments doesn’t justify the exorbitant prices. They really should be boycotted!”
“They’re charging a lot for poor quality, clearly banking on Frieda’s name to make a profit!”
“Personally, I don’t see Timeless Elegance as the top of fine craftsmanship. I’ve been purchasing from Orly Company for years and have never encountered these issues.”
These critical comments about the incident on Twitter caught fire, sparking a larger debate online about the quality of Timeless Elegance’s offerings. Other brands also got dragged into the conversation. The digital feedback was largely negative towards Timeless Elegance.
Elaine, too, saw the tweet from Frieda. She thought about calling Isabella to discuss what happened, but decided against it. She had faith in Isabella and Luka to handle the situation.
Meanwhile, in the CEO’s office at Timeless Elegance, Luka felt a sense of defeat wash over him. After enduring a prolonged downturn, Timeless Elegance was just starting to recover when this new scandal threatened their reputation.
Luka pondered whether his relentless efforts had been in vain and shared his concerns aloud. Isabella was quick to offer comfort, saying, “Uncle, try not to be swayed by what’s said online. They aren’t familiar with the true quality of our products, but we are.”
“Our garments are of the highest quality,” Luka said confidently. “That means the issue isn’t on our end.”
This took Luka by surprise. “What do you mean by that, Isabella?”
Isabella explained, “When I looked over the damaged garment, I found the tear at the seam was too neat, as if it had been cut deliberately. Perhaps the other model in the changing room could shed some light.”
As she exited the Timeless Elegance headquarters, Isabella set out to track down the other model from the shoot. However, as she raised her eyes, she halted. The online drama was intensifying, and the person who caused it was seen cheerfully strolling with a companion.
Catching sight of this individual’s face, Isabella instantly pieced everything together. If Lina was involved, it explained everything.
As Isabella’s eyes met Frieda’s and Lina’s, a silent acknowledgment passed between them. A noticeable tension hung in the air. Memories of past embarrassments at Isabella’s hands lingered in Lina’s mind.
As they faced each other again, she confidently stepped forward with Frieda. “Miss Patton, what a surprise to see you here. Are you here to invite Frieda for a photoshoot again? Unfortunately, she’s just committed to an endorsement with us.”
With a mocking tone, Frieda added, “Miss Patton, as a model, I have to be honest with my fans. I can’t endorse subpar products.”
“Perhaps Timeless Elegance should invest in some additional training for their tailors.” They united in their mockery, aiming to unsettle Isabella and provoke a heated response. However, Isabella remained unfazed. She addressed Frieda with a composed demeanor.
“You’re misunderstanding the situation. I’m here to remind you about the substantial penalty for breaching the contract.”
Isabella continued on her way without another word. Lina watched her go, realizing her attempts at agitation were ineffectual. She was frustrated but convinced herself that Isabella was merely masking her true feelings.
“She must be faking her calm. Talking about a substantial penalty? Timeless Elegance should be thankful you didn’t demand a penalty!”
Frieda felt reassured by Lina’s words but couldn’t dismiss the image of Isabella’s poise. The genuine calm in Isabella’s eyes was undeniable. Could it be that Isabella was indeed prepared for this? Frieda voiced her doubts to Lina, who seemed just as confused.
“You made sure there was no evidence, right?”
“Of course. There’s no surveillance in the changing room,” Frieda replied confidently. But then, she was struck by a sudden insight. “Hold on, Miss Grey, there was another model with me in the changing room. As I recall, she walked past just as I looked up. She might have witnessed something.”
Lina’s expression darkened as she listened to Frieda, and she scolded her, “How could you let your guard down like that?”
Quickly shifting gears, Lina urged, “Now’s not the time for accusations. What’s the name of that model? We need to reach her before Isabella does to ensure she doesn’t talk.”
Acknowledging the urgency, Frieda promptly shared the name of the other model.
Lina’s eyes narrowed as she instantly recalled Lila’s close friendship with Evita. “Alright, don’t worry. Let me handle this matter. Just be careful not to let anyone pry information out of you.”
“Okay, Miss Grey.”
Originally, Lina had planned to have dinner with Frieda to celebrate. But now, she was no longer in the mood. She said goodbye to Frieda and left. As she walked away, she pulled out her phone and quickly sent Evita a message. After reading Evita’s reply, she tucked her phone back into her pocket, the corner of her lips curving into a smile. She couldn’t wait to see how Isabella would handle this. Timeless Elegance was destined to be outshone by Orly Company.
Evita was coming out of the hospital when she received Lina’s message. She remembered every difficulty Isabella had caused her. Now that negative news about Timeless Elegance was all over the Internet, she couldn’t help but feel satisfied. The thought that Isabella was having a hard time gave her a deep sense of justice.
Thus, when she saw Lina’s message, she thought about it for only a moment before agreeing. Considering her relationship with Lila, a word from her could resolve the issue.
Evita hailed a taxi and gave the address of Lila’s company to the driver. Then, she leaned back against the seat and closed her eyes to rest.
Although Lila was a top model in Lorpond, she kept a low profile. She disliked spending her time socializing outside. So, when she didn’t have any work, she usually worked out in her training room.
When Evita entered the training room, Lila was indeed inside, finishing a set of stretches. She walked over to Lila and said hello.
Lila turned her head when she heard the familiar voice. A hint of surprise was evident in her eyes, as she hadn’t expected to see Evita there. After all, they had parted on bad terms at the hospital not long ago. And every time they had a conflict, Evita never took the initiative to reach out to her first.
In their recent conflict, Evita’s harsh words had really hurt Lila, so much so that she decided to completely disassociate herself from Evita. But she didn’t expect Evita to take the initiative to visit her today. Could it be that Evita’s harsh words at the hospital had only been driven by anger? Perhaps she had had a chance to reflect in the past few days and realized her mistake, which led her to come here to apologize and make amends.
Lila’s thoughts wandered, and her movements slowed down, causing her to lose her balance slightly. She let out a soft hiss of pain, wincing and clutching her foot as she staggered slightly. Her face twisted in discomfort.
Lila’s assistant hurried over with a face filled with concern and helped Lila to the sofa. She asked anxiously, “Lila, are you okay? Do you want to go to the hospital?”
For models, their feet had to be in top condition. After all, they often participated in fashion shows and needed their feet for the catwalk. So, a foot injury could potentially cost their work and reputation.
Lila lowered her head and checked her foot. It was just a sprain and didn’t seem serious. She shook her head and said, “I’m fine. Can you get me some ointment?”
“Okay, I’ll get it.”
“Please wait here.” The assistant ran out of the room. It was only then that Lila turned to Evita. However, she didn’t speak immediately.
Evita walked over and glanced at her swollen ankle. “Next time, be extra careful. You sprained your foot because you were a bit careless just now,” Evita said with a frown.
Fortunately, Lila’s injury wasn’t serious. Otherwise, her trip would have been in vain if Lila had to go to the hospital.
Lila wanted to retort, but she sensed a hint of concern in Evita’s words. So, she only said, “It’s almost noon. Have you eaten?”
However, Evita hadn’t come for a meal, so she replied, “I’ve eaten. Don’t bother. By the way, I heard you went to Timeless Elegance for a shoot today. Why are you here?”
Lila was also aware of the rumors that had spread online. To answer Evita’s question, she recounted the events of the photoshoot.
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