Female Novel
Chapter 895 Business Crisis
While every designer was engrossed in preparations for the upcoming fashion exhibition, a ripple ofcontroversy surged when Danielle took to the internet by uploading a video.
In the footage, she stood holding her ID card, her expression fraught with emotion as she leveledaccusations against Abigail. She claimed that Abigail's actions had pushed her to a dead end.
"If anything were to happen to me, it would be because of the relentless pressure exerted byL.Moon. Just because of a minor misstep on my part, she's effectively cutting off my livelihood in thedesign industry. I've studied hard for over a decade, and just because she has a little power, she'sblacklisting me!" With tears glistening in her eyes, she lamented before ending the video.
The heartfelt plea in Danielle's video quickly thrust L.Moon into the spotlight among netizens.Hence, sparking a flurry of reactions and debates.
'Alana's decision to shut out such a dedicated and hardworking designer seems unjustifiable,doesn't it? It's evident that Alana has undergone significant changes in the past couple of years andhas lost the gentleness she was once known for. As someone who's walked the path of a designer,she should understand the trials and tribulations that come with the profession. Regardless of themistake Danielle made, Alana's response seems excessively harsh.'
'Only insiders in L.Moon truly understand what's going on behind the scenes. Nevertheless, with somuch controversy surrounding it, there must be something fishy. A prominent designer fromEswadia shutting out a newcomer. Besides, many of Fairy Meadow's past designs were Danielle's.'
'Before rushing to judgment, shouldn't we take a moment to understand the full extent of Danielle'stransgressions? Even if she erred, what if it was merely a case of plagiarism rather than outrighttheft? During Alana's absence, L.Moon unearthed numerous plagiarism scandals. It's imperativethat we consider these factors before casting blame.'novelbin
After watching the video and reading the comments, Abigail remained stoic, and her expressionrevealed little of her inner thoughts.
She still had Danielle's number saved in her phone. Without much ado, she forwarded the savedvideo to the latter.
Danielle quietly removed the video within half an hour and issued an apology. She admitted hermistake and absolved Abigail of any wrongdoing.
The sudden turnaround puzzled netizens, sparking rampant speculation about the underlyingreasons behind Danielle's actions. Some wondered if she was facing threats or grappling with otherundisclosed issues.
Initially, Abigail didn't want to come out to clarify but eventually deemed it necessary for the PRdepartment to issue a statement, considering the escalating conjectures circulating among theonline community.
Before the PR statement could be released, Cindy took to Instagram to expose Danielle's troublingbehavior during her high school years. It aligned with Abigail's suspicions.
It's often said that those who bully colleagues in the workplace likely engaged in similar behaviorduring their school days, she mused.
Danielle's history as a middle school bully corroborated this notion, with reports of her and herfriends intimidating younger students, resorting to physical violence, and causing disruptions indormitories.
Her poor performance in academics resulted in him scoring just above 100 points on her highschool entrance exam. Thus, relegating her to the lowest tier of art colleges. Despite possessingundeniable talent in design, his troubling pattern of bullying persisted.
'How did someone with such a troubled past manage to secure admission to a prestigious artcollege? And could her behavior at L.Moon be just as egregious?'
'I wouldn't put it past her to have already caused harm to a colleague at L.Moon. After all, I sawAlana at Metro Hospital a few days ago. My friends managed to capture footage of her there,suggesting Danielle's involvement in some way.'
'It's true, isn't it? Some people just never change, no matter how many years go by. People like herdeserve to be shown the door, plain and simple. Otherwise, who knows how many innocentdesigners she'll terrorize at another company? Letting her take the fall might just save the rest of theindustry from her toxicity. Isn't that an act of justice on Alana's part?'
As the condemnation against Danielle continued, a marketing account suddenly sent shockwaves.Danielle had allegedly attempted self-harm at home and was now hospitalized. Soon enough,images surfaced showing Danielle being rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Suddenly, Abigail found herself thrust back into the center of public scrutiny.
After confirming over the phone the grim truth of Danielle's situation, Abigail's phone buzzed again,this time with a call from Sean.
Abigail rubbed her temples and answered with a tired voice, "What's up?"
"Obviously, I'm worried sick about you. You shouldn't have to handle all this online drama alone."Sean said, sounding genuinely concerned.
"I'm alright. This mess is all her own doing," Abigail replied nonchalantly.
She knew that if Danielle truly passed away, she would be left grappling with the storm of publicopinion crashing down on L.Moon.
"Handle this matter with care. Many thriving businesses have been brought to its knees by suddencrises," Sean remarked. He sensed that Danielle's predicament was like a dire warning, givenL.Moon's history of weathering storms.
His instincts in the business world were always sharp.
Abigail's brows knitted in worry as she asked, "Do you think this is really as dangerous as itseems?"
"Every problem has a solution, except when it involves loss of life. Life is precious, and anycompany caught in such a tragedy is bound to suffer," Sean replied and reached out upon hearingthe news.
He had been in Pendorf recently, making preparations for their wedding.
Abigail took a deep breath, and her lips pressed tightly together.
After a moment, she spoke in a bitter voice, "Danielle's condition is very grim, according to what thehospital reported. Was I too pushy?"
Originally, if it weren't for the message sent from Cindy's account, this matter would have alreadypassed," Sean said, pausing for a moment before continuing, "Don't blame yourself. This wasoriginally her fault. Don't worry, I'll have Xavien handle it."
"But I..."
"In sickness and in health, husband and wife should support each other. You're already jugglingenough. My company isn't too busy right now, so let Xavien handle it. You need a breather," Seaninsisted, his care for her was evident.
Originally, because of Irene's situation, she had been consumed with overhauling the designdepartment, even having to let go of several designers. Each of those matters demanded herpersonal attention.