Chapter Twenty-Four: The Reversal

Sally took a breath and reassured Layla, "Don't worry. The PR team is dealing with it right now. But the public is just spinning it too fast. Maybe you can stay off your phone for now to avoid the drama." Just then, there was a loud knock on the office door, demanding attention. Sally tried to block Poppy, but she confidently strutted in, ignoring the curious gazes of the others. Sally quickly apologized with a sheepish look, and Layla caught on immediately. She nodded at Sally and gestured for her to go attend to something else. Casually settling herself on a nearby sofa, Poppy exuded an air of nonchalance, almost as if she owned the place. Taking a playful jab at Layla, she greeted, "It's been a while, Miss Hammond. What's with the long face? You look like you've seen a ghost." Seeing through Poppy's antics, Layla narrowed her eyes and leaned back, asking, "Is this your doing?" Poppy chuckled, "I've been dealing with some tough stuff lately, so I decided not to let anyone get ah