"I sincerely hope Xavier Jewelers can make a comeback," the agent mused.

After her meal, Lilah retreated to the lounge for a quick shut-eye.

By the time she awoke, it was already 8 am.

Post a brisk morning routine, she exited her office only to find her assistant in a state of distress.

“You're here quite early, anything wrong?" Lilah asked, sensing something was up.

"Miss Phillips, there's been a development. The senior executives have convened an urgent meeting and are awaiting your presence," the assistant said, urgency evident in her voice.

This left Lilah slightly taken aback.

Inside the conference room, tension permeated the air as Steven projected images onto the expansive screen.

“These pictures depict several of Xavier Jewelers' retail outlets vandalized last night. The phrase ‘Rubbish, you can't beat me’ is scrawled across them in bold red paint."

The visuals were unsettling and chaotic.

Lilah's brow furrowed in concern as she processed the displayed images. Turning to the room, Steven posed a question, “Has anyone here sanctioned this act?"

“Why would we? Our sales have been thriving. Engaging in such pettiness with Xavier Jewelers would be senseless. We're not driven by such juvenile motivations," a voice echoed, representing the collective sentiment in the room.

However, Steven countered, "The police apprehended the vandal earlier today. He alleges that representatives from Aurora Jewelers commissioned this act, compensating him handsomely for the deed. With this testimonial, public opinion is now heavily tilted against us."

Shifting the display, Steven showcased a slew of online posts and comments. The narrative mirrored his summary.

Public sentiment, especially among the online community, was aflame with indignation. The wealthy were often castigated, while the underdogs received unwavering sympathy. The blatant act of vandalizing a competitor's stores had ignited the ire of netizens everywhere, Chapter 104 Xavier Jewelers' Stores Wer.. ~@~

The comments section overflowed with a deluge of curses.

"Is Aurora Jewelers completely devoid of reason? It's truly astounding. Their character appears to be questionable, signaling an impending financial downfall. Luckily, I refrained from purchasing their jewelry yesterday. Their designs, in my estimation, fall short of excellence."

"I had acquired one of their pieces, only to promptly return it.

Aurora Jewelers has proven to be profoundly disappointing. I vow never to patronize their stores in the future!"

"I once held a favorable opinion of Aurora Jewelers but now I find myself utterly shocked. Do they truly believe they are exceptional by peddling a mere handful of trinkets? Fools! I'm here to toast to their impending bankruptcy!"

Looking around the room, Steven added, “Currently, a throng of individuals are causing commotion at our physical store."

A collective anger pervaded the atmosphere. "Damn it! This calamity is wholly unjust! I cannot believe the immorality of those deliberately conspiring against us."

During their conversation, their gaze instinctively gravitated toward Lilah. Unbeknownst to them, an unwavering belief had formed that Lilah possessed the ability to resolve any problem.

Lilah conjectured, “If I am not mistaken, the culprit is likely affiliated with Xavier Jewelers.”