Chapter 431
Chapter 431:
“The exposé video went online less than an hour ago, and the site was shut down immediately after. There isn’t even a place to buy the product anymore. It looks like they were ready to vanish from the beginning p>
Gracie rose, pushed open her office door, and strode out.
The PR team was overwhelmed, juggling nonstop calls from reporters representing various media outlets. Without hesitation, Gracie reached out and unplugged every phone line.
Everyone froze, staring at her in confusion.
“Ms. Sullivan, we need to address this right away. If we don’t clarify things quickly, it will definitely hurt the company,” someone from PR said urgently.
Gracie’s expression was calm but firm. “If anyone calls again, give the same response every time: I have never endorsed any products. We have already reported this to the police and will pursue legal responsibility. Do not answer any additional questions p>
She had barely steadied the room when her phone buzzed in her pocket.
Seeing the caller ID, she picked up immediately while walking back toward her office. “Hello p>
“Gracie, what’s happening with all this news online? How did you end up dragged into a false advertising scandal?” Victor asked heavily. “It’s blowing up. Just now, two other shareholders called me and said that if this isn’t resolved, today’s cooperation will be called off p>
Gracie clenched the phone. “I’ll take care of it. I never endorsed this product, and the truth will come out p>
“Good,” Victor replied with a sigh. “Make sure you settle it quickly p>
Meanwhile, Brayden had just wrapped up a meeting and stepped out of the conference room to find Charlie waiting anxiously nearby.
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“What’s the situation?” Brayden asked.
Charlie passed him his phone. “The tech team traced the IP address, but the parent company is overseas. We couldn’t identify any legal entity or local distributors. Now the consumers who bought the counterfeit products are banding together and demanding compensation from Ms. Sullivan p>
Brayden glanced at the screen, then handed the phone back. “Can’t we suppress the trending topic p>
“No matter what we try, it won’t come down. The discussion is only intensifying,” Charlie said, frowning deeply. “It looks like someone is deliberately fueling it behind the scenes, making it impossible to control p>
“Let’s move,” Brayden said as he headed for the elevator. “We’re going to Russell Group. I want to hear how Gifford plans to explain himself p>
Charlie hurried after him.
Not far away, Clive stood watching them leave, his hands clenched tightly at his sides.
“Clive, what are you staring at?” someone asked out of curiosity.
Clive looked away. “None of your business p>
He turned and walked toward the break room, pulled out his phone, and dialed a number. “Mr. Stanley has left the company. I don’t know where he’s off to p>
“Aren’t you supposed to be his right-hand man? How can you not know where he went?” a lazy voice drawled on the other end.
Clive pursed his lips, his face expressionless.