The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 387

Isla held the microphone as she shivered and trembled with fear, given the huge responsibility to shore up Cloud Advertising Company with redoubled efforts that warranted the general recognition, as she was completely aware that the assembly would not give the organizer, Cloud Advertising Company a just consideration.

The society was full of snobs and despicable people who delighted at the sight of other's misfortune and fall.

Isla took a deep breath and conducted the press conference in the manner that Autumn would approve of: leaders address; the speech from designers.... and finally Andy's keynote presentation.

Over forty-five minutes had passed since Autumn's departure, now even Andy's presentation had concluded. But Isla had no choice but to rely on Andy stretching his presentation as long as he possibly could.

Andy sensed Isla's anxiety and tried to speak slowly and yet in an engaging tone. He maintained the slow pace right till the 'Thank you!' he concluded his speech draft. At that moment, Isla thought the crisis was past being averted and there was nothing else she could do.

Isla had to face the challenge head on and while suppressing her anger towards Paula who was shamelessly standing amidst the assembly.

However, right when Paula least expected that Isla's confidence received a boost. She cleared her throat, and cast a glance across the vast assembly. Andy was gripped by severe fear that the press conference would be ruined, as Autumn had just told him over the phone that she would need at least another ten minutes to return, however the hiatus would be of great difficulty to smooth over.

Isla mustered up her courage, well poised, to address the assembly with the utmost sincerity, slowness and clarity almost like an edited film scene.

"Distinguished guests: my name is Isla Zhao, you all know me as the planner and the host of today's event."? Isla's words and expressions laced with humour made the assembly burst into laughter.

"I think most of you came to hear about me because of the company I previously worked for. The fact that I transferred my allegiance to Cloud Advertising Company which was earlier ill-reputed and not well-staffed as its general manager... being blamed for plagiarism gave rise to a series of misunderstandings."

Isla smiled gently with a calm expression, "Autumn is my close friend who would not steal the work of a lesser known planner after staking her reputation. I decided to lend her my complete support and faith to help her survive the most difficult hours.... and we made it."

"Today's event, I acknowledge, is far from being perfect, but the fact that we try to establish Cloud Advertising Company in the field of fashion with its enterprising members is well manifested."

Isla was relieved to see Autumn as she smiled, "Giant Promise Company, with tremendous achievements in other fields, has now turned to seek fortune and prosperity in the field of fashion, where many other dissenting voices currently prevail... in relentless pursuit of excellence and fame. I hope it is the time for our company to take stage."

Isla's eloquent presentation started a wave of thunderous applause of the assembly which all started with Andy's loud claps.

The press conference was conducted smoothly despite the bumps.

Moreover, the reality behind the proposal scandal and plagiarization were proved and exposed. Isla tried her best to reap the harvest that she desired and worked hard to achieve.