Alice offered the design to everyone for free, instantly intensifying the online buzz. Everyone praised her actions, declaring her a designer with true integrity. Her refusal to profit, coupled with her public break from the Hall family, was met with widespread approval.
Elena, watching the online sentiment shift to overwhelming praise, could already imagine Angelina’s livid expression. She called Felix.
Felix was monitoring the online developments when he answered. “Mr. Smith,” Elena began, her voice leisurely, “You see my capabilities? Handling a minor PR crisis like this is well within my grasp. You needn’t worry about investing in my studio being a mistake.”
Felix’s lips curved into a slow smile. Hearing the faint sound over the phone, Elena asked, surprised, “Are you laughing, Mr.
