Billionaire And His Son Betrayed Me: Brothers Back Me Up novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201

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Chapter 201

While Xylic Studio was going full throttle with the Garcia Group’s uniform customization, a bombshell hit the headlines.

The headline read: [Garcia Group CEO’s Romance with Xylic Studio Owner Leads to Partner Exploitation].

The article claimed that the Garcia Group had picked Xylic Studio as its partner behind closed doors, all the while stringing the other studios along.

Besides Bridge Studio, there were dozens more that had been strung along and left empty–handed.

It was a minor issue, but the disgruntled studios stirred up a storm online.

Soon, the scandal made headline news.

Netizens tore into the Garcia Group.

[‘Dating at work? Talk about mixing business and pleasure!‘]

[‘If you already picked your favorite, just say so! Why waste everyone else’s time for nothing?‘]

[‘Seriously, can’t stand people who mix business and pleasure. With a boss like that, the Garcia Group’s gonna crash and burn sooner or later!‘]

[‘Eh, not so sure. Garcia Group is a top–three company, gossip like this won’t even scratch them.]

[‘Well, hope Xylic Studio tanks then. Heard it’s a brand–new design startup, and Gina Clark did a video for them not long ago–made them famous overnight.‘]

[‘Why even bother starting your own studio when you’re dating the CEO? If you wanna be a strong, independent woman, how about standing on your own instead of using your boyfriend’s connections at Garcia Group!‘]

[‘Honestly, if I had a boyfriend like that, I’d totally make the most of it too!“]

[‘Fine, climb that ladder, but don’t mess over your business partners while you do it! That’s just shady!‘]

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Joshua was totally unfazed by a little online hate–news like this wouldn’t make the slightest dent in Garcia Group,

Most of Garcia Group’s big clients only came on board because of Joshua himself.

This time, they reached out to smaller studios purely because big brands wouldn’t bother with something as basic as employee uniforms.

Some trolls knew that the Garcia Group was too big to be hurt, so they started steering public outrage right toward Xylia’s studio instead.

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Within a single day, Xylic Studio lost 70% of its orders.

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After factoring in wages and operating costs, the studio was bleeding money–taking a huge financial hit.

Xylia was feeling pretty down about it all.

Josie was so mad she could hardly sit still.

“They’re saying we got this deal through nepotism? We put our hearts and souls into those designs, and they were vetted by a panel of experts! How is that nepotism?” Josie snapped.

“These idiots talk total garbage every time they open their mouths. I’d love to shut each of them up with a bullet!” Josie ranted.

Good thing gun laws are loose in other countries, or Josie might’ve really done it.

Josie was practically breathing fire, her words as sharp as knives.

Sharon and the rest of the team looked pretty crushed too.

Xylia said, “We’ve got to set the record straight, or we can kiss new orders goodbye.”

Saying that, Xylia stood up.

“I’ll go talk to Joshua. If Garcia Group lays out their official procedure, those rumors won’t stand a chance.”

Josie looked worried.

“Garcia Group hasn’t really taken a hit from this whole thing. Do you think they’d actually make their selection process public?” Josie asked.

“They will,” Xylia replied without hesitation. “If not, I’ll just break up with Joshua–then no one can say I only got the deal because I’m dating him!”

Even though it was clearly just Xylia venting, Josie and the others still took it to heart and jumped in to talk her out of it.

“Come on, no need to go that far–keeping business and personal life separate is better anyway,” Josie said.

Xylia smiled, grabbed her bag, and made her way to Garcia Group.

When Xylia arrived at Garcia Group, a few reporters were staking out the front entrance. She didn’t notice them at first, but the moment she walked by, they blocked her path.

“Ms. Sadler, is it true that you and Mr. Garcia are in a relationship?”

“Ms. Sadler, were you aware that Garcia Group was stringing along other studios?”

“Ms. Sadler, when did you start dating the heir of the Garcia Group?”

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There weren’t many reporters around—just a handful hoping to get some info about her relationship with Joshua.

After all, the heir of the Garcia Group hadn’t had any romantic rumors floating around for

ages.

Any tidbit about his love life would be headline–worthy.

“I’m not available for interviews at the moment,” Xylia replied coolly.

The reporters tried to block her path.

Xylia shot them a cold look. “If you keep harassing me, I’ll call the police,” she warned.

The reporters backed off.

It wasn’t until Xylia had stepped inside Garcia Group that some of the reporters let out disdainful snorts.

“Just a nobody running a tiny studio. She only leveled up because she latched onto the heir of the Garcia Group. Now she walks around like she’s some queen bee!” one journalist scoffed.

“What else is new? These days it’s all about clinging to power. People love to ride on someone else’s coattails!” another added, voice dripping with sarcasm.

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Xylia had just stepped in when she practically bumped into Joshua, who looked like he was about to head out.

“Xylia? Didn’t expect to see you here,” Joshua said, his stern face immediately softening at the sight of her.

He strode over to her, then shot a quick glance out the door, spotting a few shady figures hovering nearby.

Yep, the same reporters from before.

“Did they hassle you?” Joshua asked, concern flickering in his eyes.

Xylia shook her head. “I need to talk to you about something.”

Joshua gently took her hand and headed outside with her.

“I’ve got a dinner coming up. Come with me–we’ll talk on the way,” he suggested.

Xylia didn’t hesitate and slid into the car beside him.

The moment Joshua and Xylia got into the car together, the reporters pounced–cameras clicking like crazy to catch the juicy shot.

But before they could even send those hot pics back to their editors, a couple of employees from Garcia Group strode over, catching them red–handed,

“Sorry, but you need to delete those photos, now. If you don’t, we’ll take legal action–your choice,” one of the staff said coldly.

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The reporters just froze, totally caught off guard.

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Xylia hopped into the backseat of the black Rolls–Royce with Joshua.

“What’s the dinner for?” she asked.

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“It’s just a simple meeting with one of Garcia Group’s partners. Nothing special—just come along, eat and drink,” Joshua said.

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