Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Disappointing Profits from the New Product Launch
The unexpected turn of events was that VK decided to hold those minors accountable.
This caused a stir among the parents, who came to the store riled up.
The store had just finished its remodeling, and those arriving were visibly upset, spewing abusive words as soon as they came in.
Today, coincidentally, Jasper Sinclair was free and happened to be in the store. Hearing the commotion downstairs, he frowned and stood up to see what was happening.
"What’s all the shouting and fuss about?"
He frowned slightly, displeased, his eagle-like eyes scanning everyone present.
The crowd, who had been clamoring relentlessly just moments before, suddenly lost their nerve.
Some recognized Jasper Sinclair’s identity, but most did not, simply intimidated by his commanding aura.
"We want to see the owner. How can you be so unreasonable? How much do children understand anyway? You adults are making a mountain out of a molehill," someone murmured in the crowd.
As soon as the words were spoken, Jasper’s eyes were filled with sarcasm.
"Making a mountain out of a molehill? When they came to smash the store, why didn’t they think about that? The store suffered losses of over one hundred thousand, and somehow it’s still our problem?"
He glanced coldly over, and this time no one dared say another word, they just exchanged fearful glances with one another.
Some still wanted to say something, but seeing Jasper’s gaze, they refrained. Their instincts told them this man was not to be messed with.
A large group of people then shuffled out.
Lily Sloan stood by, dumbfounded, it was resolved just like that? Indeed, it had to be President Sinclair!
As for Christian Quinn, he ended up paying a significant amount due to inciting and slander.
This was nothing short of a disaster for the Quinn Family at this point.
Mr. Quinn was furious and scolded Christian thoroughly, warning him not to continue causing trouble. Despite his unwillingness, Christian had no other choice.
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The brand’s public controversy ended, and VK released its latest products for the quarter.
Alongside, Courtesy also launched new products around the same time.
This wasn’t just a battle of brands; it was a competition between two designers.
Unfortunately, this time Nora Northwood still fell a bit short.
"Nora, don’t be upset, our products are still very good." Lily Sloan didn’t know how to console her friend’s emotions.
She knew how much Nora valued this new product release.
Seeing her suddenly drooping shoulders, Lily could only helplessly try to soothe her.
"I’m fine, don’t worry. If we can’t win consumer approval, it just means we need to keep improving."
It’s impossible not to feel sad, but Nora quickly picked herself up.
She admitted Yuna Hughes was indeed very strong, and there was still much she needed to work on.
On her way home, she deliberately bought a bottle of Courtesy’s new product, ’Heartfelt’.
Sitting in the living room, she opened it to take a sniff.
She had to admit the other side indeed had the upper hand.
The scent was sweet yet not cloying, letting one feel the initial sweetness of early love with a rich initial orange fragrance that was truly eye-catching, followed by a sweet mid-bouquet scent of persimmon, intertwined with a faint bluebell aroma.
Finally, white musk rounded it off, making the whole scent from start to finish impressive, a fragrance that could evoke feelings of falling in love even in an ordinary person.
Taking a deep breath, suddenly she saw clearly where her shortcomings were.
She couldn’t use the approach of making sachets to create balm perfumes.
As time goes by, people will experience olfactory fatigue.
Jasper Sinclair returned from work and saw her sitting on the sofa, lost in thought. In front of her, there was a bottle of balm perfume and a box of incense.
He walked over to take a look, the paper on the table was densely packed with writings unknown to him being closer, Nora finally realized his presence.