跳过内容
Novel Catalog
Chapter 91
Kyle paced around his office, thoughts swirling. The scheme Noel had laid out was devious, but effective. If they could destroy Cordy’s reputation, everything she had worked for would crumble. And with Starstream Fashion’s sudden rise to fame, the fall would be even more spectacular. His fingers tapped against his desk as he mentally calculated the damage they could do.
But even as he thought about the potential rewards, a nagging doubt lingered. Was this the right way to get ahead? Destroying Cordy’s hard work felt like a personal vendetta more than a business strategy. Yet, the more he considered it, the more the temptation to strike back grew.
He had never been one to hesitate when it came to getting what he wanted. And right now, what he wanted was control of Starstream Group—something that had slipped through his fingers, thanks to Cordy.
Noel was right: the media was already fawning over Cordy and her collection, painting her as a rising star. But it wouldn’t take much to turn the tide. A scandal, carefully orchestrated, would bring it all crashing down.
The more Kyle mulled over the plan, the clearer the picture became. Cordy’s rise was too fast, too easy. A little nudge in the right direction, and it would all come undone. And once she was broken, her shares would be worthless. That’s when Jessop Corp could step in, buy out her company, and reclaim what should have been his all along.
Meanwhile, Cordy was unaware of the storm brewing around her. She was focused on the success of Starstream Fashion’s autumn collection, handling the aftermath of the overwhelming sales numbers and the press coverage. Even Zoe’s dedication to the brand had been crucial to the success, and Cordy couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride.
But as the days passed, she started noticing some cracks in the foundation. The feedback from suppliers had become strained, and some of the logistics teams were struggling to keep up with the demand. It was inevitable that things would slow down, but Cordy hadn’t anticipated it happening so soon.
She sat at her desk, reviewing the latest numbers, when Randy walked in, a concerned expression on his face.
“Ms. Sachs, we’ve had some issues with the retailers,” he said, handing over a report. “Sales are starting to plateau, and some stores are claiming they haven’t received enough inventory to keep up with the demand.”
Cordy frowned, quickly scanning the document. “We can’t afford to slow down now. If we can’t meet the demand, we’ll lose the momentum.”
Randy nodded, his expression tense. “I know. We’re already pushing production, but it’s getting harder to keep up. We might need to rethink our strategy moving forward.”
Cordy rubbed her temples, trying to calm her racing thoughts. She had known the pressures would come, but the speed at which it was happening caught her off guard. She needed to stay one step ahead, but the risks were mounting.
“Let’s push forward, but carefully,” she said, determination settling in her voice. “I won’t let this crash just because we got too comfortable.”
Just then, her phone buzzed with a message. It was from an anonymous number, the message simple but ominous: “The higher you climb, the harder you fall.”
Cordy’s eyes narrowed. She had dealt with competitors before, but this felt different. This was personal. Someone was watching, waiting for her to slip.
Her gut instinct told her that someone was trying to sabotage everything she had worked for. But who? And why now?
She leaned back in her chair, thoughts racing. Whoever was behind this wasn’t just trying to take her down—they were trying to destroy everything she had built. But she wouldn’t give up without a fight. She had worked too hard for this success, and she wasn’t about to let anyone take it away from her.
Cordy glanced at the clock. She had a lot of work to do.
As Kyle and Noel’s plan unfolded in the shadows, Cordy was unknowingly preparing for the next battle. No matter what they threw at her, she wouldn’t back down. The higher the stakes, the harder she would fight to protect everything she had built. The game was far from over.