Chapter 431

In less than thirty minutes, hashtags like #LowQualityIMJewelry, #PennyGraysonStraightShooter, #BoycottIMJewelry, and #PennyDropsIM were all dominating the top ten of the trending list. The buzz was easy to explain. During the press conference, Penny had posted a tweet with a quality report in hand, alongside a soon-to-be-released IM bracelet. The caption read: “Good thing my manager always runs tests before I sign off on anything. I won’t name names, but you get the idea.” The report clearly stated the jewelry didn’t pass quality checks—it was D-grade synthetic chalcedony, and the chemicals in it were slightly radioactive, which over time could cause cancer. She didn’t have to name the brand. That bracelet? IM’s exclusive autumn piece. IM’s the hottest jewelry label right now—basically every young person recognizes their stuff. So yeah, it blew up online instantly. Reporters at the event scrambled to the backstage trying to get the scoop. But Penny was long gone by then. “I’ve said be