Chapter 208 Brady's Serious Undertaking
Violet Devereux relayed the morning's events, "Mr. Green reached out to the clothing factory today for an inquiry."
The truth was, she was as baffled as anyone about how the designs had been leaked. The tailor at the factory, a long-time collaborator with JK, had always been reliable. He had dealt with numerous high-profile orders in the past without ever compromising a client's privacy.
"We have a potential suspect, but Mr. Green is still in the process of confirming," Violet confessed candidly.
Loraine, her eyebrow arched in intrigue, asked, "Who's the suspect?"
Violet hesitated before revealing, "One of our JK designers had visited the factory to assist me with a prototype. However, without concrete proof that she's the culprit, we have to wait for Mr. Green's confirmation." She refrained from mentioning that the suspect was Laura Murphy.
Laura Murphy was a seasoned designer and a respected veteran at JK.
Accusing her without solid evidence would be irresponsible.
Loraine nodded in understanding. Initially, she had been skeptical of Violet, but after some contemplation and a discussion with her brother Brady, she had come to believe that Violet was unlikely to be the culprit.
Unless Violet was looking to end her career as a designer, it would be foolish for her to leak the designs under her own name. The truth would only bring her trouble.
Loraine Plahn released her pent-up anger, stating, "Please keep me updated on any developments. I'll also be pursuing my rights through legal channels."
"I understand," Violet replied.
Brady Hall finally broke his silence, his voice deep and soothing, "Is the misunderstanding resolved now, Ms. Devereux? You don't need to worry anymore."
Violet Devereux gave a soft acknowledgement, oblivious to the indulgent tone in Brady's voice that Loraine picked up on.
It appeared that Brady was quite taken with Violet Devereux.
Being Brady's girlfriend wouldn't be a bad arrangement.
Even without an official status, she would want for nothing.
Brady was a man of integrity, not one to play games.
How wonderful would that be?
"But even if the real perpetrator is found, my fans will be disappointed in me," Loraine Plahn lamented, still hoping to continue her career in the industry.
Whenever this topic came up, she couldn't help but feel disheartened.
Brady Hall, however, saw a silver lining, "This situation isn't entirely negative. The fallout would have come sooner or later." He paused, then added, "Why not hold a press conference with Ms. Devereux and explain the situation to your fans? It might help salvage your current predicament."
Loraine Plahn was unsure, "Could that really work?"
"How will you know if you don't try? Instead of fretting here, you might as well give it a shot."
Loraine Plahn considered his suggestion and realized that Brady had a point. Even if the truth came out later, she would still have been hiding the fact that she had a fiancé.
It might be better to seize this opportunity to hold a press conference.
It could turn things around.
"Alright, let's do it Brady's way."
Brady Hall nodded and elegantly picked up two menus from the table, handing them to Violet Devereux and Loraine Plahn, "Let's order."
The two women took the menus, lost in their thoughts as they began to order.
The restaurant's specialty was steak.
Violet Devereux, not feeling particularly hungry, ordered a steak without much thought and set the menu down.
Loraine Plahn, conscious of her celebrity status, opted for vegetables.
Once they finished ordering, Brady Hall started to make his selections.
After everyone had placed their orders, the waiter began to serve the food.
Loraine Plahn's vegetables came first, followed by the steaks for Violet Devereux and Brady Hall.
As Violet was about to cut her steak, the man beside her took her plate and began to cut the steak for her with an elegance and thoughtfulness that took her by surprise.
She didn't say much, not wanting to give Loraine the wrong impression.
But there was no need for Loraine to misconstrue anything, especially when she observed Brady taking the initiative to cut another woman's steak.
She could see right through it all.
Brady seemed really into it.
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