Chapter 17

The fallout was predictable. "This is Winston? Are we sure it's not some third-rate nightclub brand?" "Samantha... rose through the ranks on the CEO's coattails, didn't she?" “Proof that talent is inversely proportional to position." "Radiant Rebirth? More like 'Radiant Disaster'! Winston's haute couture line is doomed!" "Day N of missing Angelina... how long can her legacy collections hold out?" Negative reviews flooded in. Company morale plummeted. Several core designers resigned in protest, stating they couldn't work under someone so devoid of professional competence and leadership. Senior board members pounded the table demanding Leo explain himself. Leo stared at the PR department's crisis report and the mountain of complaint emails, his face darkening. He suppressed his fury, summoning Samantha to his office. "Sammy, the feedback on 'Radiant Rebirth' is... disastrous." He tried to keep his tone measured. Samantha waved a dismissive hand, pouting. "Darling, th