Chapter 40
[Hey, it's all good, Ava. You're stunning even without makeup!]
[Totally! Remember when Ava used to livestream herself sleeping? Her skin was flawless. So jealous!]
Ava blushed at the compliments in the comments.
She tried to brush it off, but Lily and Ella kept hyping her up, making it impossible for her to decline.
Laughing and chatting, they strolled into the studio.
Ella took a seat at the desk, looking serious. "So, we were just talking.Ava is gorgeous, like a flower, and in an eyening gown, she's the perfect lady!So we..."
Ella spoke slowly and softly, laying out the design concept and her creative ideas in detail.
The viewers, who were initially just there to praise Ava, soon got hooked on Ella's explanation.
[Ms.Worry-Free is a rising star in design. I've heard of her.She only does high-end custom work, super impressive!]
[We haven't even seen the sketches or samples yet, but her description sounds amazing! Can't wait to see Ava in that dress!]
II'm placing an order now before Ms. Worry-Free gets to0 popular and l can't get a spot!]
Lily couldn't stop smiling when she saw these comments, clasping her
hands together in gratitude. "Thank you, everyone. Your support means the world to us."
After explaining the concept, it was time to draw the design.
The livestream camera zoomed in on Ella's computer.
Ella had prepped everything, hiding anything unnecessary,leaving the interface clean and tidy.
She started with the collar.
Ava had a long neck, so the collar design was classic, but she filled it with small roses.
The roses looked so real, almost lifelike.
The viewers in the livestream went wild.
[So beautiful!]
The comments were flooded with praise.
Lily smiled and explained, "Hey everyone, these flowers absolutely will highlight Ava's beauty."
The exquisite design and the brilliant explanation were a perfect match.
Ava felt a bit sidelined and unsatisfied. She stepped back and sent a message to someone on her phone.
Ella's livestream was buzzing, with many people amazed by her design.
Meanwhile, in the other two livestreams...
Cecilia, a veteran in the industry, had a lot of professionals watchingher
from the start.
Seeing her smooth design process, they showered her with praise.
Andy took a different approach. Even though the theme was evening gowns, she believed the gown should be people-oriented.
So,she designed a unique gown.
Everyone had their own ideas.
Many viewers switched between the three livestreams.
The designers' assistants also kept an eye on the comments, providing timely feedback.
Amidst the admiration for the designers' creativity, a lot of viewers started commenting, [Ms. Worry-Free is bullying Ava.]
At the same time, several hashtags quickly trended.
#Ms. Worry-Free Bullying Ava#
#Ava Being Bullied On The Show#
#Ms. Worry-Free And Assistant Bullying Ava#
Below these topics was a complete video.
In the video, Ella and Lily were seen ganging up on Ava.
Even though their faces were censored, everyone could still tell who was in the video.
Cecilia and Andy's livestreams were cruising along just fine.
But over on Ella's side, things were getting heated. She was deep into her design when a scream broke her concentration.
She turned around to see Lily, red-faced and furious, confronting Ava."Did you do this?"
Ava stepped into the camera's view, looking down and biting her lip."What are you talking about? I don't understand."
"Don't play dumb! You must've uploaded that video online!"
Lily was livid, shoving her phone in Ava's face, playing the incriminating video.
Ava looked terrified, backing into a corner.
Sensing the drama, the cameraman zoomed in on Ava.
In the corner. Ava curled up,tears streaming down her pale face. "What are you talking about? It wasn't me!"
"Stop acting all innocent."
Lily,still fuming, waved her phone around.
Ava squatted down, hugging her head. "Don't hit me, I know I was wrong!
She was playing the victim, trying to get sympathy, and it was obvious to anyone watching.
As Lily got more agitated, Ella pulled her back. "We know the truth,why get so worked up?"
"Yeah! It's just a video, we have one too!"
Lily turned to the cameraman. "We need a copy of the surveillance video from this room to show the truth to everyone."
The cameraman hesitated, then shook his head. "I don't have the authority,you need to ask the director!"
"Then let's go ask!"
Lily stormed out of the room.
Ella didn't stop her. She crossed her arms and looked at Ava. "Enough,you're overacting. It looks ridiculous."
The point of this livestream was the competition.
Knowing Lily's capabilities, Ella wasn't too worried.
She went back to her desk to continue her work.
Before she could finish drawing a flower, the door burst open.
Lily came back, even more furious. "It was you, wasn't it? All the videos are gone!"
"Don't accuse me!" Ava cried, tears streaming down her face.
[This is workplace bullying,how dare they bully Ava!]
[Boycott Ms. Worry-Free, get Ms. Worry-Free off the show!]
[Get out,how dare they bully Ava.]
In no time, the comments were filled with demands for them to leave.
Ella glanced at the comments, her mouth twitching.
She spoke seriously to the camera. "Please be rational, this isn't what it seems. Let's continue the livestream, and we'll explain everything afterwards."
[Get out,you even want to continue the livestream!]
[We disagree, we need justice for Ava! Get out!]
[Get out!]
Seeing the screen filled with sharp words, Ella felt a lumnp in her throat."Please,everyone..."
The door opened.
The director rushed in, bowing deeply in front of the camera. "We apologize for this incident. On behalf of the production team,I apologize.This livestream is paused, we will provide an explanation later!"
Ella was stunned. "What do you mean?"
"Yeah, director, this is unreasonable. Your production team allowed this video to defame us, and now you say it was deleted. Who are you trying to fool?"
After finally getting on the show, they were completely defamed. Ella's previously good reputation was now in tatters.
The more she thought about it, the angrier Lily got. She got closer to the director. "If we don't get an explanation for today's incident, we won't back down, even if it means going to court!"