Chapter 25

SILVANA

I released an exasperated sigh as I watched the board members leave the meeting room. Despite my efforts to explain that the buyer's claim was false, cause we also tested the product, they still insisted that I resolve the issue.

"Did you find the house address of the buyer?" I turned to Mr Greg who was standing by the door.

"No, I've done all I can, but it's a dead end."

Sighing, I picked up my phone from the table and walked out of the room, heading for my office.

I settled down on my chair, my eyes landing on the face moisturizer on my desk. I picked it up, pressing some of it in my hand before applying it on my face. The velvety scent of lavender filling my nose, perking my senses.

I wish we could do a second release of the product, but it's impossible due of the buyer's claim. No one would buy a product that is said to cause pimples.

Pouting my lips, I took my phone and scrolled aimlessly through my messages until my eyes landed on James name. I tapped on it, a small smile appearing on my face as I read his last message, which was congratulating me on my win.

I wonder if he is fine. We had not seen nor talked to each other since his last message and strangely, I felt like seeing him.

I had little to do, so I left the company earlier. I was welcomed with a delicious meal prepared by Cynthia when I got home, which I devoured wholeheartedly before retreating to my room.

I had my bath and was getting ready to go to bed cause I was already feeling sleepy when my phone beeped on the bed. I picked it up, and my eyes lit up when I saw a message from James with videos and photos were attached to it.

THIS WILL HELP YOU

My brows furrowed as I tapped on the picture. My eyes widened when I saw the picture of the lady who had filed false claims against our product, alongside a sick who looker fourteen. The lady was pecking the girl.

"What's this?" I muttered, as I dialed his number and it rang for some seconds before he picked.

"Cute Vana." I rolled my eyes at the name he chose to call me.

"What's this you sent to me? I don't quite understand."

"I sent you proofs that the buyer who filed false claims against your product had long had pimples before using your face moisturizer. The picture I sent was the one she took with her daughter two months ago while the videos are of her neighbors testifying to that."

"James...." I trailed off not knowing what to say.

"What? Did you fall in love with me?" He chuckled.

"How did you get all this? I tried finding her house address, but there was nothing." I finally found the words to say.

"I have my ways, Vana. Just use what I gave you and it's all good. I'm hanging up now."

"Wait." I heard him halt, but he kept quiet.

"Thank you. I really appreciate."

"You are welcome." He replied, before hanging up.

I smiled, checking the pictures and videos he sent. It was just as he said; a picture of her and her daughter together and two videos of her neighbors testifying.

I immediately forwarded everything to Mr Greg, asking him to file a defamation suit against the lady.

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"Morning boss."

"Morning mam."

The next morning, when I stepped into the company, greetings filed the air as usual. Mr Greg who seemed to have being waiting for me, approaching.

"Morning,Young miss. How did you get the videos you sent me yesterday?"

"Somehow." I shrugged, and made my way forward to the elevator without glancing at him.

"Did you file the suit like I asked?"

"Yes, I did. She should receive it before noon."

"Great. Release an article about this, also make sure to inform the board members."

"I will get to it."

"Thank you." I winked and went into the elevator with a giggle.

I can't thank James more. He made my day.

In the next few hours, our stocks, which had plummeted, started to rise again and we started getting new orders for the product. Though it was still slow, it is better than nothing.