“After this, if there’s anything you need help with, just come find me.”
…
At some point, Henry quit his job, and he was nowhere to be found.
The people in the Design Department were all ready to see Nicole humiliated. Even if she could find out who leaked the design within three days, she wouldn’t make it in time for the new product launch event.
However, what they found strange was that on the last day of the deadline, Nicole went to work as usual, appearing calm and composed, as if the matter had no effect on her at all.
Joanna couldn’t bear it anymore as it had been three days, so she asked outright, “Miss Lisa, have you found the culprit who you claimed leaked the design?”
As Nicole took in the menacing figure in front of her, a small smile tugged at the corners of her lips. Sitting on the sofa, she picked up the pot with her fingers and poured a glass of water.
“Director Schmidt, come and have a sip of iced coffee to calm down. Otherwise, being angry will make you prone to acne.”
Joanna frowned when she heard Nicole’s nonchalant voice, and she said sharply, “Miss Lisa, I’m not joking. As the Chief Designer of F&M Apparel, do you not know the seriousness of this matter?”
When she saw how unperturbed Nicole was, her tone became more solemn.
“It’s a taboo for a company to have their design leaked before it’s launched!”
Nicole quietly listened to her, then took small sips of coffee from the cup in her hands.
Putting down the cup, she said slowly, “I know. So now, even if we know who leaked it, it’s useless.”
Joanna narrowed her eyes, unable to understand Nicole. She’s obviously in deep trouble, but why is she still so calm?
Seeing that she wasn’t speaking, Nicole continued, “Tomorrow will be the day for the new product launch, and most of the clothes in the factory have been made. What we have to do now is to promote the new products well and ensure this launch gets the public’s attention.”
When Joanna saw how calm Nicole was, she couldn’t help but say sarcastically, “We don’t have to worry about the attention. The leaked design drafts gave our launching event enough attention before it started.”
Nicole heard the sarcasm in Joanna’s tone, but she was unperturbed. She simply raised an eyebrow and said, “Isn’t that good? With all the attention, our clothes will sell like hot cakes.”
Nicole’s attitude completely enraged Joanna.
“What the hell are you thinking? The leaked designs will lead to some clothing manufacturers releasing counterfeits before our launch, which will affect our brand’s pre-order sales!”
Noting her angry appearance, Nicole glanced sideways before finishing the coffee in her hand and standing up.
“Director Schmidt, tomorrow’s new product launch will go well. If there are any problems, I will be fully responsible on behalf of F&M Apparel!”
Joanna was so stunned by Nicole’s statement that she couldn’t say anything. Nicole had brought up F&M Apparel, and at any rate,
Joanna couldn’t question their company.
After suppressing her anger, she could only make one remark.
“Good luck, then.”
The leaked designs caused a furore, and even Zachary, who was abroad, heard about it. Although he believed in Nicole’s ability, he couldn’t help but be concerned.
“Nicole, it seems like there’s been quite a commotion on the Internet these days. Is something wrong?” Zachary asked gently on the other end of the line.
Nicole chuckled, then briefly explained the matter to him.
After she was done, Zachary couldn’t help laughing.
“You always have many tricks up your sleeves. But there’s so much drama over at the Gardner Corporation. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to stay there. We don’t have to suffer this!”
“I can handle it all. I’m afraid tricks like this won’t even last a week in F&M Apparel,” Nicole sneered sarcastically. She had struggled in F&M Apparel for so many years. Did he think that she got by easily?
“All right, just carry on with what you’re doing. Even if everything collapses, F&M Apparel will have your back!” Zachary assured.
Warmth filled Nicole’s heart as she lowered her voice and thanked him. “Okay. Thank you, Zachary.”
…
The new product launch event of F&M Apparel and the Gardner Corporation was approaching, but the designs had been circulated on the Internet. Regarding this matter, neither company sent a representative to explain the matter in person.
The people spectating wondered if the incident was fake.
For the past few days, the topic of the leaked Garder Corporation’s designs was trending. It just so happened that the product launch event was happening not long after that.
Internet users were all eagerly waiting to see what the Gardner Corporation was going to do this time!
At this new product launch event, Gardner Corporation didn’t invite any media companies, but they came uninvited. The last few rows reserved for the media were packed with people; they were each holding a camera.
Colton, the president of the Gardner Corporation, Joanna, the director of Gardner Apparel, and Lisa, the Chief Designer of F&M Apparel, were all present at the new product launch event.
This lineup itself was already powerful. Coupled with the fact that the design had been leaked on the Internet, it made the new product launch event even more lively.
Joanna was sitting on the stage with an exquisite face of makeup, but her expression was a little sour.
Right before going up on stage, Nicole had told her everything, saying that the leaked design was a previous draft, and the clothes being manufactured weren’t those of the leaked design.
Joanna’s first reaction when she heard this was anger. She was the director of Gardner Apparel, so why did Nicole keep such an important piece of information from her and only told her at the last moment?
However, Nicole added, “President Gardner knows about it too.” So, she had to suppress her anger.
Now that she thought about it, if Nicole was acting alone, the Gardner Corporation’s factories wouldn’t possibly listen to her!
She figured Nicole must have someone backing her up, and it turned out that the person supporting her was Colton.
She didn’t expect that Colton didn’t fully trust her even though she had been in Gardner Apparel for so many years!
Queenie was present at the new product launch event too. She had already bribed a few reporters to ask Nicole some direct questions later, so her lips curled up into a confident smile.
She had deliberately leaked the designs after the factory started work, just to ensure Nicole would have no way out.
That fool, Henry, had taken the money she gave and fled. Even if they were to find out who did this, only Henry would be blamed.
Moreover, Henry was Nicole’s first boyfriend. If they were to say that this had nothing to do with Nicole, who would believe it?
Now, she was just waiting to watch the excitement and see how Nicole would find her way out this time.
The new product launch event started as scheduled. As the ready-to-wear clothing had yet to be released, they were mostly talking about the concepts behind the clothing line and other promotions.
When the host finished speaking, it was time for the reporters to ask questions.
All of the reporters who came this time only mentioned the leaked design, and they asked questions without any reservations.
“Miss Lisa, may I ask if the design posted on the Internet some time ago is real?”
Before the reporter finished asking, the reporter next to them grabbed the microphone and said sharply, “Miss Lisa, Gardner Apparel has been operating for 7 years. When you weren’t there, there had never been the problem of designs being leaked. Why is it that this problem occurred as soon as you showed up?”
This question instantly silenced the noisy scene.
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