Lilah carefully stored the jewelry set. She took pride in its design and considered it an ideal gift for someone special in the future.

Deep into her tasks, Lilah was startled by an incoming call from Joseph.

"There's trouble online, Lilah!"

The anxiety in Joseph's voice implied the gravity of the situation.

Alarmed, Lilah inquired, "What's going on?"

"Check the message I just sent you.”

Opening the text, Lilah saw a video link from a social media account.

The footage appeared to be from a covert recording device. The scene showcased Maggie in a cafe with another well-known female personality.

Maggie's demeanor hinted at distress, prompting her friend to question her.

Maggie lamented, "I had such high hopes for a bespoke jewelry set for the upcoming red carpet event. To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement."

The celebrity probed, "Who did you commission it from?"

"It's from Aurora Jewelers," Maggie admitted. "It's baffling how the design I had so eagerly anticipated came across as so lackluster. I considered purchasing it, sympathizing with their efforts. But Lilah seems reluctant to part with it. Must I feign delight just to appease them so they'd be willing to sell?"

"You're too generous, Maggie. Aurora Jewelers has been mediocre for years, and there's surely a reason behind their decline. As for Lilah, her past scandal was the talk of the town. She left, came back, and suddenly she's a designer? I can't help but wonder if there's some hidden agenda," the female celebrity said.

“I have no idea," Maggie replied with a sigh.

Given Maggie's notable status and the substantial influence of Aurora Jewelers, the video gained immense traction.

Online sentiment was largely in Maggie's favor, painting Aurora Jewelers in a negative light.

“Why has Aurora Jewelers' quality dipped so much? Maggie, out of the goodness of her heart, tried to purchase their jewelry, and they declined?"

“Aurora Jewelers was never my favorite. Now they think they can dictate what customers should like? Never supporting them again.”

"Unbelievable! Aurora Jewelers is on a downward spiral. It's only a matter of time before they tank."

"Lilah used to be a topic of ridicule among the elite. How did she end up as the design director at Aurora Jewelers? What strings did she pull? Did she trade her body? I don't think she can have any good design. No wonder Maggie isn't satisfied."

"Boycott Aurora Jewelers! They owe Maggie an apology!"

Online sentiment turned into a tidal wave of criticism, with calls to boycott Aurora Jewelers growing louder. Maggie's supporters demanded reparation, and as the uproar continued, Aurora Jewelers’ stocks took a dive. Lilah became the target of countless derogatory remarks.

After assessing the situation, Lilah surmised the video was more likely a deliberate ploy by Maggie than an innocent leak.

Joseph, visibly concerned, said, “The backlash is mounting. Do we present your designs as a countermeasure?"