Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Instead of suing Bailey, Emmy Boutique made Luther Group the defendant in their lawsuit and even brought the case to the international court.

The moment the news broke, it sent a shockwave through the world.

After all, Luther Group was a long-established business empire with a solid foundation.

Ever since Artemis took over the company, it expanded exponentially to the extent of gaining a monopoly over many popular industries. Within Aploth itself, it occupied a dominant position and was untouchable.

As for Emmy Boutique, it was an apparel company founded six years ago. In spite of growing to become one of the most popular brands on the international stage, the company's influence and foundation paled in comparison to Luther Group.

Therefore, their decision to initiate a lawsuit against Luther Group was nothing but an exercise in futility.

Even though the lawsuit might impact Luther Group's stock price negatively, there was still no way the company's foundations would be shaken.

Furthermore, such a move was extremely risky, as Emmy Boutique could end up in a position where Luther Group could take over it.

Meanwhile, inside a café in the city, Rhonda slammed the newspaper she was holding down on the table. Scowling at Jessica, she questioned through gritted teeth, “Didn't you claim to have an understanding with Emmy Boutique and that their legal department would sue Bailey? How did Luther Group end up as the target of the lawsuit?”

As a grave look descended upon Jessica's face, she gave the newspaper a deathly stare and ranted, “How did this happen? It shouldn't have turned out like that. They clearly agreed to take legal action against Bailey and even claimed that she was standing in their way. Only by disposing of her can the designer they nominated win The Grand Fashion Show.”

Staring coldly at Jessica, Rhonda asked in a seething tone, “What was your deal with Emmy Boutique for you to have so much faith in their words?”

The moment the word “deal” was mentioned, Jessica sprang up from her chair, as if she was jolted by an electric current. “Oh no, I'm finished. I'm really finished this time.”

No sooner had Jessica spoken than she grabbed Rhonda's arms. As if she was possessed, she muttered, “Ms. Rhonda, please save me. I beg of you. Otherwise, both of us are done for. All of us have been had.”

The words caused Rhonda's heart to sink as a sense of dread began to fill her mind.

Could this fool have given Emmy Boutique dirt on us?

“Speak clearly. What in the world have you done?”

The listless-looking Jessica did not reply. Instead, she kept repeating that they were done for.

Having lost her patience, Rhonda raised her hand suddenly and slapped Jessica harshly.

Amidst the crisp sound of a slap, the stinging pain that resulted snapped Jessica out of her hysteria.

“Rhonda...” Jessica burst into tears as she explained, “It wasn't my idea to tamper with Les Cinq Series. Instead, it was someone from Emmy Boutique who proposed it. Back then, the person in charge of their public relations department told me that they, too, have nominated a designer for The Grand Fashion Show, and their biggest competitor was Bailey. The reason she came to me was to form an alliance to take Bailey down together, to which I... I agreed.”