Stella’s face darkened, but she remained silent.
She had a sinking feeling that Kaia had set a trap for her, and arguing at this point would likely be futile.
The priority now was to address the issue with the materials.
Stella responded calmly, “We’re working on resolving it.”
“I have an idea.” Kaia had a condition in mind.
Stella frowned, feeling that Kaia was ill-intentioned.
Kaia continued, “I can appeal to my grandfather for assistance, but there’s one condition. Stella, you must compensate for the cost.”
The room was filled with stunned silence.
The threads were exceedingly rare and valuable, and the cost was exorbitant.
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Stella’s expression changed as she contemplated the consequences.
Kaia’s smug expression confirmed Stella’s suspicions.
She had indeed fallen into Kaia’s trap.
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Kaia sensed that Stella had no choice, and she pressed her further.
“So, Stella, do you agree? If you do, I’ll call my grandfather right away.”
Stella furrowed her brows.
Before she could respond, a voice called out, “Mr. Clark.”
Matthew, wearing an impassive expression, entered the room with the director of the sample clothing department in tow.
He asked, “What happened?”
Kaia wasted no time in presenting the ruined dress to Matthew, her tone sharp.
“Look, Matthew, the dress has been ruined by Stella. How can she be the chief designer?”
Matthew glanced at the dress but ignored Kaia’s accusations.
Instead, he turned his attention to Stella, his voice devoid of emotion.
“Stella, what happened? Tell me.”
There was no expression on his face.