Chapter 44 – Accident
The group answered a few questions from the reporters and the ribbon-cutting went without a hitch.
They all proceeded to follow Liliana inside as she along with her assistant and manager for the studio began to show them around the place and explained a few design pieces that were relevant or special.
Things were almost at an end when Vivian pretended to simply glance at a wedding gown in the store which was for display only. She had drawn quite a crowd as she exclaimed how ethereal the dress was.
Just as they bent over, the glass frame toppled over the onlookers as they retreated hastily. Vivian, unfortunately, stumbled and the entire showcase tumbled upon her.
Vivian screamed and created quite a ruckus.
Reporters were busy snapping pictures and some people did a live stream and showed to all how the proceedings went.
The entire venue and the internet were abuzz once again.
Jonathan looked at Liliana who was sporting a blank face but he was close enough to catch the hint of a smile.
Vivian cried and feigned grievances. Though, to be fair, the wounds on her body were quite serious.
The security hired for the event isolated the area quickly, preventing others from tampering with anything.
Thus, Vivian was lying alone in the midst of shattered glass, some of which had penetrated in her skin, and the gorgeous wedding gown was also lying in shambles close to her.
Vivian had not expected to be so severely hurt, nor had she expected to be isolated so quickly without anyone around her.
While she could hear the whispers pitying her and questioning L&L Designs, something still seemed off.Content is © by NôvelDrama.Org.
Liliana seemed far too composed given the circumstances.
Jonathan quickly called the police after Liliana whispered in his ears.
People started questioning them for they had not called the ambulance.
“I never knew President Smith would be so ruthless to his own lover. He dumped her like she was nothing and humiliated her publicly. Now she is injured at Smith Group property, he is even preventing others from helping her out or calling an ambulance.”
“I had thought Mrs. Liliana was a decent woman given how high and mighty she was in the Welcome banquet. But she appears to be apathetic instead.”
“Instead of taking responsibility for things on their end, they were just standing motionless preventing others from helping the victim.”
“I am going to dissolve all partnerships with Smith Group. No one wants to work with heartless people like him.”
“You are right, my cooperation with Smith Group is also due to be renewed in a few months. I guess I won’t do that.”
“I am never buying anything from L&L Designs.”
“Perhaps Miss Vivian Stone was the abandoned victim all along. President Smith treated her so mercilessly to catch favor with a married woman. And she clearly treats Miss Stone as her rival.”
And so the people chattered on, placing all blame on Jonathan and Liliana.