His expression stern, he inquired, "Is Karol involved in this recent incident?"

“There is no proof, but based on the background of the variety show's sponsor, it likely involves Miss Morris."

“Warn her," Absolon muttered sharply. "I don't want such issues between her and Lilah to recur."

"Yes, sir." The assistant nodded and then called Karol.

“Well, I understand. My team must be trying to protect my reputation. How could I be involved in such a thing?" Karol responded after hearing Absolon's assistant's query.

"It truly wasn't me. If Dad needs it, I can look into it," Karol said with a smile.

"Hmm? No need? Alright, I'll give them a warning. Don't worry."

After ending the call, Karol's face resumed its usual stoic expression, tinged with a trace of bitterness.

Lilah certainly had some talent-not only had she excelled at the perfume-making competition, but she had also managed this situation.

The issue was, when had she become so entangled with Absolon that his assistant felt the need to warn her?

Lilah clearly had significant skills.

As she read through the online comments, Karol suddenly had a new idea.

She flicked through her phone contacts, rapidly typing out a message.

"I've uncovered some scandalous information. Could you help me release it?"

Lilah, oblivious to Karol's new scheme, was dragged into a lively, music-filled restaurant by Effie.

"Lilah, you're not just letting them off the hook, are you?" Effie's voice rose above the noise, urgency coloring her tone.

Effie leaned in, her gestures exaggerated. "I heard Strawberry Baby got a letter from the company, but she's just a pawn, no doubt. Are we going to let the mastermind go?"

She felt a surge of anger on behalf of Lilah. "I believe we should seize this opportunity to strike back. They're Likely attempting to gain an edge for their products by targeting us. Let's..."

"Let's just eat. Why stress over it?" Lilah cut in, trying to lighten the mood.

Effie was uncertain about the mastermind behind it all. Lilah wasn't prepared to expose Karol's actions just yet.

After all, some secrets were like gunpowder. The more they accumulated, the more volatile they became.

Ultimately, Karol would suffer the consequences...

Effie furrowed her brow, tapping through her phone. She lost her appetite when she saw the schedule for the following days.

Slumping back, she let out a sigh. “Lilah, I'm starting to think fame isn't all it's rumored to be."