CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ONE – A MOLE IN THE COMPANY

Lucinda looked at Karina with concern. "I have some bad news. My sources say Brenda was working against you the whole time." Karina's eyes went wide. "What do you mean?" "Brenda was a mole for Drastik. She was stealing your ideas and designs to start her own fashion brand." Karina clenched her fists. "That snake! After everything I did for her..." "It gets worse," Lucinda continued grimly. "Brenda took half your employees with her when she left. They've been working on launching a new rival called White Nexus." "White Nexus?" Karina shook her head in disbelief. "Using my own work against me, I can't believe this..." Lucinda nodded. "They're holding a big gala soon to unveil their brand and collections. From what I've heard, it's going to be full of your stolen concepts and designs." Karina slammed her fist on the table, fury burning in her eyes. "That's it, I'm going to that gala. I need to see the depths of Brenda's betrayal for myself." "Going in loud could be risky," Lucinda