Barnaby's pupils shook violently, his mind reeling in pure disbelief.
The ancient formula marketing blitz had been executed flawlessly. It was a textbook masterclass in manipulating public opinion!
Overnight, not only had Edenic Bloom risen from the ashes, but a massive wave of domestic brands had ridden their coattails, completely destabilizing the foreign-dominated cosmetics market.
It was barely morning in The Federated States, and Barnaby had just walked into the office to be met with this explosive news. He had been so stunned his jaw practically hit the floor.
He had frantically launched an investigation to find the mastermind behind the PR wave, only to find all roads leading straight back to Edenic Bloom.
But Edenic Bloom didn't have anyone on payroll with that level of operational genius!
At first, Barnaby thought he had simply overlooked a hidden talent on their roster, but there hadn't been a single personnel change since Willow took the reins.
There was no secret corporate savant hiding in their ranks—if there was, the brand wouldn't have been on the brink of bankruptcy in the first place!
The only new variable was Willow. She was the only one capable of orchestrating such a massive upheaval.
The moment he processed this world-shattering realization, he couldn't stop himself from dialing her number.
And Willow's nonchalant response just confirmed his wildest fears!
Breathing heavily under the piercing stares of the CEO and the entire board of directors gathered in the conference room, Barnaby demanded, "Is it really you, Willow? You orchestrated all of this? Where did you even learn how to do that?"
His words plunged the entire conference room into a deathly silence.
Xavier's gaze locked onto Barnaby, his eyes swimming with sheer astonishment.
Had his frail, fragile sister really evolved into such a ruthless powerhouse?
It was as if she didn't need any of them anymore.
The very thought sent a dull, suffocating ache tearing through Xavier's chest.
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