Chapter 331 Hunter Gets Schooled by Martin
Before long, the verdict was in.
Copper levels exceeded the safe limit by thirty percent.
The news was a cold splash of reality on everyone's faces, disappointment evident in their expressions.
"I can't believe the secret tip was spot on—copper really is over the limit."
"Shocking. Just when you think the Woan fragrance is your go-to, it ruins your skin. What now?"
"Three years in the making—so the Miller Group claimed. More like three years to produce a nightmare."
"I heard that trace copper can prolong the scent, and prevent it from fading."
"To think the Miller Group would sacrifice consumer safety just to secure their spot in the beauty industry...utterly disillusioning."
EvenThe results visibly rocked even the brand ambassadors, a host of stars, were visibly rocked by the results.
Keep in mind, the. The Miller Group's cosmetics and skincare lines awere the crème de la crème of international luxury brands—an endorsement deal all celebrities would kill for.
To be the face of the Miller Group meant international recognition.
They had fought tooth and nail for such an opportunity, and now, it was crashing down around them—publicly, no less.
If this had been out of the public eye, maybe some unofficial tweaks to the results could've been arranged—save face before the regulatory bodies swooped in.
But with evidence so damning, no room for manipulation remained.
Allen, looking at the results, was smugly satisfied,. "Well, what do you say now? These are numbers straight from their own machines—we didn't lay a finger on the process."
His meaning was clear: no foul play at our end.
The fans, grasping the gravity, hung their heads in silence.
It was, in effect, an admission of the untenable situation.
Allen gestured decisively:. "In light of this, Mr. Miller, I'm going to have toI must ask you to come withaccompany us. The Woan fragrance is to be pulled off the shelves immediately. It can return only after passing inspection."
All this unfolded live on air.
After the revelation that the Woan fragrance contained unsafe copper levels, the brand's three-year loyal fans of three years couldn't handle the letdown—they bailed en masse.
The screen nearly disappeared behind a barrage of comments.
"I can't believe I was such a fan of Gemma Luxe," she said, frustration edging her voice as she paced the beauty counter. "I've exclusively used their skincare and makeup for so long, and now to findI'm finding out there's an issue with their products?. It suddenly makes sense why my skin has been unnaturally pale and unnervingly smooth. They must have been using some special additives."
In fact, Gemma Luxe was, in fact, the celebrated women's skincare brand under the Miller Group's umbrella of the Miller Group.
"I just dropped a fortune on their products, and now I'm hearing this? No way, I'm returning everything. I demand a full skin checkup, and if there's any issue, I expect them to compensate me for all the trouble."
"I'm right there with you, I want a refund, too," chimed in another customer said.
One call for a refund turned intobecame a cascade, with nearly every person in line echoing the demand. The customer service hotline and counters were swamped.
Throughout the commotion, Hunter remained cool as a cucumber, seemingly aloof to the escalating chaos around him.
As the agitation peaked and customers grew louder, Hunter finally took the microphone from the MC, his voice calm and steady,. "I understand your anger and disappointment with the Miller Group. But..."
He paused deliberately,; his voice took on a firmer tone.
"But I must say, the Miller Group has been wrongfully accused!. We've always been committed to delivering beauty, with stringent controls on our skincare and makeup products. The ingredients listed on our packaging are 100% accurate, and we never compromise on quality."
Alan's face darkened,. "You say you've been framed? What proof do you have?"
Hunter flashed a confident smile,. "Of course, there's evidence. Please turn your attention to the screen behind me."
As instructed, the crowd's gaze—and the live camera feed—shifted to the large screen that, moments before, had been playing a celebrity endorsement.
There was an audible hiss through the crowd as they gasped, eyes widening in sheer disbelief at what they were seeing.
Hunter watched their shocked expressions with a hint of satisfaction. "This is the proof —: evidence of an attempt to bribe core members of our team, complete with bank transfer records and the amounts involved."—"
Before he could finish, theThe room erupted. Products just purchased were hurled in his direction amidst the uproar.
"Scam artist, gGet off the stage, you scammer!"!"
"Give us our money back now!"!"
"Refund!, Rrefund!"!"
"We don't want your excuses, just our money back!"!"
Hunter was caught off guard when a 30ml bottle of perfume struck him in the forehead, instantly causing it to swell up. The pain was so sharp he involuntarily gasped for air.
A boundless rage surged through him, a violent storm brewing in his eyes that narrowed dangerously, much like an enraged beast.
"All this time, we I put our trust in you, and you've truly let me down," he spat.."
"I actually fell for your lies, thinking there might be a twist. Well, it did was a twist alright—into a perfect knot. Let's see you weasel your way out of this one."
"From now on, I'm done with your company's products."
The live -streaming chat went berserk.
"OMG, I had my doubts, but it's all true. It's not just the Woan fragrance,; all their products are non-compliant!"."
"I've got screenshots. Let's see them try to talk their way out now."
"Damn, I've been using their stuff for ages. What if it's affected my skin?"
"If I end up ruined, I'll sue the Miller Group into bankruptcy."
Just then, James rushed onto the stage and whispered urgently into Hunter's ear.
Hunter whirled around, his eyes locking onto the giant screen behind him.
Instead of evidence proving the Miller Group's innocence, the screen displayed – ingredient lists for the products.
The materials' names, ratios, and effects of the materials were spelled out, clearly as day.
Each item showed a slight excess.
They were nothing like the The ingredient lists on the product packaging did not reflect this.
Hunter's face turned ashen as he clenched his teeth,. "Take it down now."
James, drenched in sweat, exclaimed,. "I tried to remove it as soon as I noticed, but... it's like the computer has a mind of its own,; I can't control it at all."
Hunter's temples pulsed angrily,. "Then pull the plug, or shut it down."
Still, James shook his head,. "It's a laptop; it has a battery. I tried to shut it down, but it won't turn off."
This was insane.
Everything was too bizarre.
All around, it It felt as if everything had been taken over, manipulated by an unseen hand.
Hunter's striking brow furrowed tightly as his blood-red eyes radiated terror, his rage boiling inside him, threatening to burst forth. The situation escalated so quickly that he was completely blindsided.
The situation escalated so quickly, Hunter was completely blindsided.
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