Natalie understood what was going through Lexi’s mind and explained,”Designers need a certain level of recognition to add to the chance of winning.So,when designers are confident in their work,they hype up their design to garner support and establish their reputation.”
Finally,Lexi understood,but she was still confused. “Boss,why don’t we create some hype in advance too?”she asked.
Natalie tilted her head and asked,”Do you have any good ideas?”
Lexi had excitement written all over her face.She was about to share her ideas when she caught a glimpse of Brandon from the corner of her eye. Although he kept his head low,his strong aura still overwhelmed her.Lexi shuddered and swallowed her words again.
Noticing that Lexi was silent again,Natalie turned her head and glared at Brandon.”Brandon,stop scaring my assistant!”she scolded.
Brandon looked at her and said innocently,”I didn’t do anything.She got scared on her own.”
Then,he gave Lexi a cold stare.
In fact,he was purposely trying to scare her.He finally managed to calm Natalie down;but because of Lexi,Natalie might become nervous again.
Lexi caught Brandon’s cold gaze and hastily shook her head.”I got scared on my own.It has nothing to do with Mr.Larson,”she said quickly.
“Answer Natalies question.Dont waste her time,”
Brandon said coldly.
“Brandon!”Natalie chided.She glared at him and warned,”Do your job.If you keep interrupting Lexi, Ill be angry with you.”
Brandon looked at Natalie with a helpless smile and lowered his head,continuing with his work.
With Natalie’s protection,Lexi quietly heaved a sigh of relief.Eagerness flashed across her eyes as she suggested,”I think Mandy’s approach is very promising.We can consider learning from it.”
Natalie raised an eyebrow and nodded,gesturing for Lexi to continue.
Encouraged by Natalie’s support,Lexi grew more excited as she spoke.”Boss,your credentials are excellent and your skills are on par or even better than Mandy’s.We dont need to be afraid about posting more photos of your work.I’m sure it will be effective in promoting your name.Moreover, our studio was recently opened and had been criticized in the past.This will be the perfect opportunity to promote ourselves and turn our reputation around!’
Lexi finished explaining and looked at Natalie
After pondering over it for a while,Natalie shook her head.
Lexi,being a bit hasty,grew anxious when Natalie turned down her suggestion.”Boss,you don’t think this promotional approach will be effective?It worked well for Mandy,though.”
Natalie reassured Lexi in gentle tone,”Don’t worry, your promotional strategy is great.It’s just that this particular plan isn’t suitable for our studio at the moment.’
Lexi furrowed her brows and took a moment to mull over it,but still couldn’t quite understand what Natalie meant.”What exactly about it isn’t suitable?”she inquired.
Natalie explained in a concise manner,”Not only does Mandy have exceptional skills,but she also has a good reputation in the industry.When she posts such a promotional announcement,her fans and the Internet community will naturally praise her.Our situation,however,is different.”
Lexi quickly caught on and started to see Natalie’s point.”Is it unsuitable for us because we’ve come under criticism in the past?”
Natalie smiled and nodded in agreement.”As a new independent designer,I don’t have alarge fanbase. Moreover, the recent controversy hasn’t completely died down yet,and the studio’s reputation is not in favorable standing with the public.If I put out such a press release,it would give the impression that I’m more focused on gaining popularity rather than showcasing my design skills.It would only invite more criticism and negativity from the online community.”
Lexi finally understood her.She sheepishly scratched the back of her head in embarrassment and said sincerely,”Im sorry,boss,I didn’t think it through.”
Eager to prove herself,Lexi had been brash and over-enthusiastic.She realized that she’d caught completely off guard by Natalie’s reasoning,as her excitement had clouded her judgment.
This, however, made her admire Natalie’s methodical and cautious nature some more.
Natalie reassured Lexi again with a gentle smile, “It’s alright.You have good ideas.”
Then she shifted her gaze,her eyes gleaming with a passionate flame of determination.”However,I believe that if I can deliver outstanding results in this fashion show and earn the recognition of renowned international designers,our studio will gain the trust it deserves.When that happens,all our clients will come back to us!”
Lexi was inspired by Natalie’s resilient spirit,but at the same time,felt a surge of indignation.The fact that such a talented designer had to navigate cautiously due to unfounded rumors struck a chord with her.
“Boss,once you dazzle everyone in the fashion show,all those critics will be silenced!”Lexi exclaimed,pumping her fists with confidence. “When that happens,our studio will surely rise to become one of the most sought-after in the industry!”
Natalie chuckled at Lexi’s enthusiasm,”Well,thank you for believing in me.if there’s nothing else,you can go back to work now.”
“Alright!”Lexi nodded enthusiastically.”I have faith in you,boss.You can doit!Illeave you alone now.” With that,she quickly left the office.
As soon as the door clicked shut,Lexi let out a sigh of relief and placed a hand on her chest. Speaking in a hushed tone voice audible only to herself,he muttered,”Mr.Larson is so intimidating. I can’t believe l managed to say all that confidently. It was only because of boss’s encouragement. Otherwise,I would have been terrified!”
Brandon silently listened in on the conversation between Natalie and Lexi.Intrigued,he opened Mandy’s social media platform to see what was being discussed.
A slight frown appeared on his face as he observed the extravagant and high-profile announcement and photos posted there.
He had heard every word Lexi had just muttered, and also felt a sense of sympathy for Natalie and the cautious state of mind she maintained due to the baseless rumors that plagued her.
On the other hand,he agreed with Natalie’s words wholeheartedly.He understood that her studio was not well-suited for high-profile publicity until it achieved remarkable results.
In spite of that,he couldn’t bear to see his wife get bullied.He felt a strong urge to protect Natalie,and wished he could immediately confront the trolls who slandered her online.
Just as Natalie was about to continue with preparations for the fashion show,she caught a glimpse of Brandon.Noticing the frown on his face, she couldn’t help but ask with concern,”What’s wrong?You don’t seem to be in a very good mood.”
Fiddling with his phone,Brandon regarded Natalie with a gentle look.”You’re worrying too much, honestly.”
“What?”Caught off guard,Natalie couldn’t form an immediate response.
Brandon shut his computer,making his way over to Natalies desk.His fingers softly pinched her cheek.”Promote your studio any way you see fit. Ill be there by your side to lend my support.”
“Brandon…”In the warm glow of the backlit room, Natalie watched him approach.Her heart swelled with gratitude and emotion.”Thank you …”
Taking her dainty hand in his,Brandon gazed down at her with affection.His voice,colder now, reassured her,”About those onlinerumors,let them not bother you.I’ll take care of them.”
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Observing Brandon’s stern expression,Natalie playfully goaded him,”There’s a saying,‘Vox Populi,Vox Dei.With the public against me,how can you possibly help?”
Brandon smirked,”Simple.Any criticism against you will be met with a lesson from Larson Corporation’s legal team.Let those haters learn the meaning of discretion.”
Natalie chuckled at his assertive statement,a sweet sensation flooding her heart.
She couldn’t deny the comfort and delight that came from being cherished in such a manner!
Seeing her silent,head bowed,Brandon thought she was still worried.His voice softened.”Don’t fret,Ill stand by your side no matter what.You just focus on your work,Ill clear any obstacles.” Natalie,grinning,shook her head.”I honestly couldn’t care less about publicity.I don’t want to transform a quality studio into a web-celeb frenzy.” As she spoke with genuine disinterest,Brandon felt a wave of relief.
Natalie held his hand tighter,her voice steady.”I’m not one for ostentation.My target clients seek unique, tasteful designs. Internet-celebrity gimmicks aren’t their cup of tea.Over-marketing might backfire,costing us valuable clients.”
Natalie’s professional and earnest approach elicited
Brandon’s approval.”You’re right.Once a designer loses their unique flair,conforming to a standard mold,they lose their essence.”
Natalie lifted Brandon’s hand,nuzzling her face against it affectionately.Her voice was soft and playful.”I became a top designer relying on my skills.I don’t need such extravagance!”
Brandon smiled,ruffling Natalie s hair affectionately. “Irespect your decision,as long as it doesn’t cause you distress.’
Natalie snuggled into his embrace,inhaling his cool scent.”I knew you were the best!”
Holding her slender waist,Brandon’s heart melted with the fragrance and softness of her body.