Natalie’s frown deepened as she listened. Lexi finished speaking and she stood still, not saying a


    single word.


    It came to Lexi that Natalie was too upset to speak, so she hurriedly tried tofort her, “Boss, I must


    say your design styles are absolutely stunning. The people criticizing your design styles are simply too


    ignorant to appreciate it. They make judgments about fashion without truly understanding its essence.


    finovels


    Plus, we can simply ask Mr. Larson to handle these haters. I can call Sean right now and have the


    Larson Group’s legal team sue them for this.


    Natalie reached out and held Lexi’s hand. “Don’t. It’s alright,” she said. “I don’t want to have to depend


    on Brandon to consistently handle my problems for me. I can deal with this myself.”


    “But…” Lexi couldn’t help but remain worried. To Lexi, Natalie was a sweet, gentle person. It was easy


    for people like her to be victims to cyber bullying.


    While Lexi was still deep in thought, Natalie’s phone rang. It was Brandon.


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    The instant the call connected, Brandon’s worried voice came from the other end.


    “Are you alright, Natalie? I saw what people are saying online. It’s clear that someone paid money to


    have you be made fun of on the Inte. I’m going to have someone deal with the whole thing


    immediately.”


    Natalie had a smile on her face as she said, “No. It’s fine. I want them to continue to talk.” Brandon was


    taken aback. “What? Why? They’re ndering your name and business, this isn’t a good thing.”


    Natalie’s voice sounded devious as she responded, “You’ll find out why in a couple of days.’ Time went


    by and the hate only increased. It got so much that statements and posts mocking Natalie crashed the


    studio’s official website and the bullying escted to personal attacks against her.


    Brandon’s heart was in pieces and his head was full of rage as he watched his wife get attacked so


    mercilessly.


    They got home that night and Natalie saw Brandon sitting on the sofa with a crestfallen expression.


    She gave him a yful smile and said, “Who’s making my dear husband so angry?” Brandon found it


    difficult to stay angry in the face of Natalie’s gentle smile.


    He sighed helplessly and pulled Natalie into his arms, his voice soft as he said, “I know you want to use


    this to publicize the studio, but I don’t think it’s the best. I don’t like you getting ndered like this just to


    save a little promotion cost.”


    Natalie’s heart warmed at her husband’s concern for her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and


    smiled slyly as she said, “It’s alright. I have a n. Once the studio has gotten enough publicity, I’ll


    stop.”


    Brandon sighed and heaved helplessly in the face of Natalie’s positivity. “I know you’re very capable. I


    regret it now.” Natalie was confused. “What do you regret?”


    Brandon nuzzled in Natalie’s neck, taking in her fragrance. He said in a muffled voice, “I regret making


    that agreement with you. If I hadn’t demanded your studio make profit within eight months, you wouldn’t


    be working so strenuously. Why would you subject yourself to online criticism just to save a few bucks


    on advertising?”


    Natalie pushed Brandon from her slightly and cupped his face. She looked at him, her eyes filled with


    love and determination.


    “This isn’t your fault. Even if we’d had no such agreement, I would still use this as promotion anyway.”


    Her tone was gentle yet firm.


    As Natalie spoke, Brandon’s anger dissipated slowly.


    He gave Natalie a soft kiss and said, his voice much calmer, “Alright, please enlighten me then, Miss


    White. Why must you utilize this bullying tactic? If you don’t exin it to me, I’ll be up all night worrying


    and won’t get to sleep.”


    A devious smile formed on Natalie’s face and her eyes glistened with confidence. Her voice was firm


    when she spoke. “I believe in my skills, and I also believe people on the inte have good reasoning.


    It doesn’t matter how harshly I am criticized now, with how good my work is, it would speak the truth for


    me very soon!”


    As Natalie had foreseen, public opinion began to shift favourably after a few days.


    Many individuals who admired Natalie’s design style voiced their support.


    “Fashion should be diverse, and each style has its own merits. You may not appreciate her design


    aesthetic, but that doesn’t justify trampling on or ridiculing it.”


    “Moving from criticizing her design style tounching personal attacks is more than just critique; it’s


    cyber bullying. “I find Natalie’s design outstanding and uniquely styled. I support Natalie.”


    “I too support Natalie…”


    Witnessing the change in public sentiment, Lexi let out a sigh of relief. She couldn’t help but admire


    Natalie’s ability to predict trends. “Boss, you’re incredible! How did you know the public opinion would


    shift?”


    Natalie smiled modestly. “Inte users have discerning eyes and aesthetic sense. They can judge the


    quality of a work for themselves.


    No matter how hard the naysayers try to smear my reputation, they can’t undermine my design skills.


    Eventually, users will return to a rational aesthetic sense. Those who were paid to attack me will


    ultimately face bacsh.”


    Listening to her words, Lexi’s admiration for Natalie grew. “Boss, you truly have a knack for forecasting!


    It seems all the plots and schemes can’t stand against genuine talent, she eximed.


    With a bashful grin, Natalie replied seriously, “Well, I’m not as proficient as you suggest. Let’s capitalize


    on this public sentiment and release the sets of designs I prepared earlier.


    “Absolutely, boss!” Lexi now looked up to Nataliepletely.