Chapter 797
After the art exhibition, a news article titled “Designer Natalie White Leading New Fashion Trends” swiftly became one of the top searches online and was a hot topic of discussion among internet users.
“Wow! These two outfits are gorgeous! The impeccable taste in their design is truly remarkable!”
“Both the models looked very attractive, but they didn’t overshadow the beauty of the garments. It was quite a sight to behold!”
“Regarding the previous comment, they were not models. One of them was the actual designer herself, who happens to be the young lady from the influential White family. The guy next to her was her husband, Brandon Larson, the CEO of Larson Group.”
“Wow! That’s such a surprise! I never would’ve expected the designer to be so stunning. She really has it all-a remarkable background and exceptional design talent. She’s really excelling in every facet of her life!”
“I recall that she opened up an studio, and the prices are quite reasonable. I’m going to make my purchase right away!”
“I’ll go and have a look too!”
Countless positive comments flooded the trending search. As a result, an overwhelming number of orders began pouring in, almost crashing Natalie’s studio website.
Upon seeing the trending topic and the several positive comments from the users, Mandy immediately felt a wave of anxiety wash over her.
She’d never expected Natalie to garner widespread popularity before her!
Refusing to sit around and wait for fate to take its course, she swiftly took out one of her finest luxury dresses that she had carefully designed in an enchanting style. She got it ready to send to Vivi for captivating promotional photos and a widespread campaign across all major platforms.
Vivi, too, had caught wind of the trending search and Natalie’s newfound popularity. The news didn’t sit well with her at all, and she felt deeply unhappy about it.
She’d never expected Natalie to attain such recognition on the Internet all on her own!
Wasn’t it proof that Natalie didn’t need her in order to achieve success?
As these thoughts ran through her mind, a wave of jealousy swept over Vivi, filling her heart to the brim. Just as she was thinking about her next move, she received a call from Mandy. “I’ve just sent you a dress that I designed. As soon as you receive it, put it on and take some promo photos. We need to generate even more buzz than Natalie.”
Clearly, they wanted to give Natalie a run for her money.
Vivi’s eyes lit up immediately, and she hastily agreed, “Consider it done. I’ll take care of it.”
Shortly after ending the call, Vivi received the dress Mandy had sent. Without wasting any time, she slipped into it and struck various poses, taking several captivating photos. After carefully selecting the best shots, she quickly posted them on social media platforms, ready to unleash a promotional frenzy.
The fusion of luxury and opulence and Vivi’s striking beauty created an enchanting visual appeal in the photos. Thanks to this pairing, Mandy’s clothing line immediately captured the attention of the entire online community, becoming an instant hit. At the same time, the perceptions people had formed about Natalie’s style slowly began to change.
“Mandy’s aristocratic upbringing is clearly reflected in her designs. They exude an air of nobility and elegance, truly befitting her status as a refined lady.”
“People who admire Natalie’s designs simply lack culture. Her clothing is targeted towards older women, and is generally quite unattractive and outdated.”
“I heard that Natalie grew up in the countryside before being recognized and brought back by the White family. It’s no wonder that she has such a terrible taste. A country girl will never become a real lady.”
As Lexi scrolled through the shifting public opinion and the growing number of negative comments, a surge of anger grew within her, leaving her breathless.
Without wasting any time, she quickly grabbed her phone and leaped into action, staunchly defending her boss.
“Every designer has their own unique style. That’s not a reason to attack someone.”
Immediately after she posted the comment, a user fired back harshly, “Style’ means nothing to us. All we know is that her designs are tacky and we wouldn’t even consider wearing them even if they were given to us for free!”
Unperturbed by the pushback she received, Lexi responded fearlessly, unwilling to tolerate any insults towards her boss.
As Natalie’s assistant, Lexi knew exactly how hardworking and dedicated Natalie was.
Despite her best efforts, however, no one paid her any mind. Instead, she was met with an onslaught of insult and ridicule from the other commenters.
Fuelled by anger and determination, tears welled up in Lexi’s eyes as she persevered and kept typing away furiously on her phone, engaging in heated arguments with hundreds of users all by herself.
At that moment, Natalie’s voice echoed softly through her ears. “What’s wrong, Lexi? Why are you crying?”
Lexi jumped when she heard Natalie’s voice behind her.
She panicked and tried stashing her phone away, then acted like nothing had happened. “Boss, hi, what are you doing. here? Everything’s fine. I’m fine.”
Natalie wasn’t one to be fooled. Lexi’s eyes told her everything she needed to know. She walked forward and asked, “What are you hiding from me, Lexi?”
Lexi realized she would not be able to hide the truth, so she hung her head low and told Natalie how her design was being criticized and mocked on the internet all of a sudden.
