CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE – CRUSHING THE RUMOR MILL

Karina felt a cold dread grip her heart. No matter what they said, this video made the company look incredibly guilty of vile labor practices. Customers would abandon them in droves if they couldn't disprove it quickly. And somehow, she knew Brie Wilkins and Drastik were behind this latest devastating attack. But how could they fight back against such a perfectly crafted smear? The damning video quickly went viral, sparking outrage across social media. Overnight, Fenrir went from a rising fashion brand to being vilified as an unethical sweatshop operator. "This is a nightmare," Karina groaned, watching the firestorm unfold on her computer the next morning. Angry tweets, Facebook posts, and think pieces condemning Fenrir's alleged labor abuses flooded her screen. Emma knocked and poked her head in. "Ms. Hardy? The Barneys buyers are here for the scheduled meeting about our spring line." Karina sighed heavily. "Send them in." Two stern-faced executives strode into her office, not e