CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY TWO – BITTER RIVALS

It was a busy Monday morning at Fenrir headquarters. Karina Hardy rushed into her office, balancing a cup of coffee and her laptop bag. "Good morning, Ms. Hardy," her assistant Emma greeted. "Your 9 AM meeting is cancelled, but you have the marketing team waiting at 10." "Thanks Emma. Any other updates?" Karina asked, setting her things down. Emma frowned. "Well, there have been some...unsettling rumors circulating online about Fenrir's latest collection." "What kind of rumors?" Karina's brow furrowed. "Claims that the designs were copied from another brand. And that we use unethical labor practices in our manufacturing." Karina scoffed. "That's ridiculous. My team works hard on original concepts. And you know I'm adamant about ethical sourcing." Emma nodded. "I figured it was nonsense. But the rumors are spreading fast on social media." "Keep monitoring it," Karina said grimly. "I'll get to the bottom of this." After the marketing meeting, Karina called an emergency meeting w