Chapter 185: Reconciliation
[MY FASHION is so shameless! This is such a huge scandal but they won't let the brands drop out? Are they trying to drag it down with them?]
[I'm done buying MY FASHION clothes. But I love the brands that cut ties with MY FASHION. I'll stick with them!]
[Is MY FASHION going bankrupt? Why are they making such dumb decisions?]
Gianna soon heard about the situation.
Otis, looking serious, said, "Gianna, the news about the clothes causing allergies is blowing up. The internet's full of criticism, and MY FASHION's sales are tanking!"
Gianna stayed calm and nodded, "I know. Don't worry about it. Get back to work."
Otis frowned, "Gianna, we should hold a press conference to clear things up."
Gianna glanced at him, "Will anyone believe us now? Plus, I did refuse to end the contracts. People can say what they want online. Can I shut everyone up?"
After a brief silence, Otis left without another word.
Gianna was about to get back to work when her phone lit up with a message from Felix.
Felix: [Need help with the online mess?]
Gianna: [No, I can handle it.]
Throughout the day, several shareholders approached Gianna about the online backlash. She didn't see any of them and had Otis tell them to focus on their work and ignore the online noise.
Before leaving work, Gianna called Emily into her office to check on the design sketches.
"Gianna, I've only finished half. The new designers didn't meet the standard that I require and need training," Emily said.
Gianna nodded, "Alright, give me the completed sketches so I can see if any adjustments are needed."
"Okay."
After handing over the sketches, Emily cautiously asked, "Gianna, how are you handling the online situation?"
No one expected Gianna to ignore it. MY FASHION was getting slammed online, and Emily had even been messaged and insulted for defending the company.
Gianna paused her review and looked up at Emily, "Your job is to finish the sketches as soon as possible. Don't worry about anything else."
Emily's expression stiffened, and she nodded, "Okay, I understand."
Before leaving, Gianna reviewed all of Emily's sketches and made some preliminary decisions on needed changes. She scanned the sketches into her computer, planning to adjust them at home that night.
When Gianna packed up and went downstairs, she saw Felix's car waiting for her. She hesitated but eventually walked over.
After getting in, Felix asked, "What do you want to eat tonight?"
Though Gianna had decided to reconcile with him, it still felt awkward after not speaking for over half a month.
"Anything's fine. You decide."
"Alright."
Felix chose a Western restaurant. After ordering, they both fell silent.
After a while, Felix broke the silence, "If you need help with MY FASHION, let me know."
"Okay."
After dinner, as they were about to leave, Felix suddenly looked at Gianna and said, "Move back tonight."
Gianna lowered her eyes, wanting to refuse, but then nodded, "Alright."
Felix first took her to the Elm Bay villa to pick up some clothes and toiletries before driving back.
At home, Gianna worked on the design sketches in the living room.
Seeing her yawning while working, Felix said, "Why don't you rest tonight and continue tomorrow?"
Gianna shook her head, "No, I have meetings with two business partners tomorrow. If I don't finish tonight, I won't have time."
Felix stood quietly for a few seconds, then went to the kitchen to make her a cup of coffee. After placing it on the table, he went to take a shower.
When Felix came out of the shower, Gianna had already fallen asleep at the table.
Her long black hair covered most of her face, revealing only her alluring light pink lips and delicate chin.
Felix paused for a moment, then walked over to Gianna and gently picked her up.
A familiar fragrance filled his nostrils, and Felix's grip tightened slightly.
Gianna was a light sleeper, and she woke up as Felix placed her on the bed.
"When did I fall asleep?" she asked groggily.
Gianna's eyes were still filled with the confusion for just waking up, her clear eyes in a deadly allure.
Felix lowered his head and kissed Gianna's lips, savoring her beauty.
After the kiss, both were a bit breathless.
Gianna's hands were wrapped around Felix's neck, her face slightly flushed.
Once his breathing steadied, Felix released Gianna and said in a low voice, "Go to sleep."
Gianna got up from the bed, "I need to save the modified design sketches."
"I'll do it. You get some rest."
"Okay."
Three days after giving her business card to Summer, Gianna received a call from her.
They met at a café, and Summer looked exhausted. As soon as they met, she said directly, "I need $60,000."
Gianna's eyes flashed with surprise, and she raised eyebrows, "You will give me the clothes in exchange?"
Summer bit her lip and took a plastic-sealed bag from her purse, containing a piece of fabric.
"This is a piece of fabric I cut from the clothes. I can't give you the whole thing. What if you change your mind?" Summer said.
If Summer hadn't overheard the doctor telling her parents that if they didn't pay the medical bills, her brother would be forcibly discharged today, she wouldn't be making this deal with Gianna.
Seeing the wariness in Summer's eyes, Gianna nodded, "Alright."
Gianna immediately took out her phone and transferred $60,000 to Summer. Summer handed her the fabric and left.
Back at MY FASHION, Gianna had Faith take the fabric for testing. The results showed that the dye causing Ronald's allergic reaction was thousands of times over the limit!
Faith came to Gianna immediately after getting the results, her face full of anger, "Unless the clothes were soaked in dye and not washed, this couldn't have happened! Besides, MY FASHION switched to a different dye last year, which we never announced publicly!"
No wonder the clothes MY FASHION recalled didn't test positive for allergens. They had switched dyes last year!
Seeing Gianna's calm expression, Faith gritted her teeth, "Gianna, what do we do now? Should we hold a press conference?"
Gianna shook her head, "No rush. Keep an eye on Ronald Parker's parents and report any developments to me immediately."
"Okay."
After Faith left, Gianna looked down at the test report, pondering who could be behind this.
Her first suspicion was LR Design Studio. Their price war had cost them millions, and they would surely seek revenge. Ronald's parents' reaction to the allergy incident made her think someone was deliberately pushing this.
If they held a press conference or called the police now, it would only alert the other party. They needed to make the other party believe MY FASHION was defenseless to lower their guard and slowly expose them.
With this thought, a cold glint flashed through Gianna's eyes.
Meanwhile, as the online situation continued to escalate and MY FASHION's clothes were pulled from major brands, Bella couldn't be more pleased.
It was just a small trick, and Gianna was already crumbling. It was almost too easy.
Bella picked up her phone and dialed Thomas's number, smiling, "Thomas, are you free for dinner tonight?"
