Chapter: 49

Consequently, she advised Three Drops to refrain from mentioning Lilliana by name in the upcoming exposé.

She reasoned that if the evidence presented was thorough, the public would inevitably connect the dots.

This strategy also lessened the risks for Three Drops, complicating any efforts by the Hewitt Group to link the exposé back to him.

After finalizing their plan with Kaitlin, Three Drops published the exposé precisely at noon, headlined with the words, "Shocking! Renowned designer suspected of employing ghost designers, engaging in plagiarism, and evading taxes."

Any of these allegations, if proven true, could devastate a designer's career.

The revelations sent ripples of apprehension across the design community, sparking a flurry of discussions and concerns within the industry.

It didn't take long-merely half a day-before the details in the exposé were tied to Lilliana.

Even the reputation of the Hewitt Group suffered significant damage.

Alan, caught off-guard, immediately organized an emergency PR maneuver, but his investigation confirmed the truth of all accusations against Lilliana, leaving him profoundly stunned.

Alan had always perceived Lilliana as merely pampered and believed she adhered to basic professional standards.

His close ties with her sister, Ashley, had previously led him to overlook Lilliana's minor infractions.

Faced with the overwhelming evidence, Alan decided it was time to confront Lilliana.

In the days following the exposé, Lilliana appeared visibly worn and troubled by the intense online backlash.

Alan's initial reluctance to meet only heightened her distress.

Thus, when she finally stepped into his office, she wasted no time pleading for his help, invoking her sister's memory.

“Alan, you must help me this time. I'm all Ashley had left. If my career falls apart, it will break her heart, even in heaven."

Lilliana kept bringing up her sister, which slowly eased Alan's frustration.

“Enough, stop your crying. I'll do this one last favor for you, for Ashley's sake."

Lilliana dried her tears and a faint smile of relief crossed her face.

With the Hewitt Group stepping in, they could fix the mess.

Her future seemed secure, and she might even return under a new guise.

“Thank you, Alan."

Alan dismissed her with a wave of his hand, eager to end the conversation. “Just head home and wait for the update."

Aware of her faults, Lilliana said nothing more and hastily exited the building.