Unexpected Fiancée

Chapter 196: "Love Jewelry" Resurgence

"Jane? Didn't you resign?" Candice heard the voice, looked up, and saw Jane standing in front of her. She deliberately widened her eyes, wearing a surprised expression.

"I did resign, but Patrick didn't approve it," Jane said coldly, giving Patrick a glance with a sarcastic curve on her lips. "So, I have no choice."

"Paddy, is that true?" Candice's pitiful eyes fell on Patrick.

Patrick nodded faintly, "Candy, this seat belongs to Jane. I'll arrange a new one for you."

Hearing this, Candice stood up, speaking in a considerate tone, "Paddy, I thought Jane had resigned, so I sat in her seat."

Pausing for a moment, she bit her lip and lowered her gaze, "Paddy, don't worry; I won't make things difficult for you. I'll move right away." Candice packed her things, settling into an empty seat nearby. "Paddy, can I sit here?"

"Sure." Patrick uttered a monosyllabic response. Someone helped tidy up Candice's new seat, and then he returned to the CEO's office. Jane went back to her seat directly.

Turning on her computer, she began to focus on her work.

Due to the delay caused by her trip to Changbai Mountain to find Dr. Newton, being trapped in a cave by heavy snow, and several days of turmoil, she had accumulated a lot of work that needed to be addressed promptly.

After quickly reviewing some recent sales data for "Ice and Fire," Jane's gaze gradually became colder.

Because she quickly realized that something was wrong.

Given the extensive publicity and the reversal in the "Love Jewelry" plagiarism incident, which had significantly advertised Pansy Group, the sales of "Ice and Fire" should have been soaring. However, recent sales not only failed to rise but dropped by twenty percent.

How could this be?

Under normal circumstances, this shouldn't happen at all.

Jane quickly skimmed through the available information, immediately calling for a meeting with relevant personnel to inquire about the situation.

In the meeting room, Jane opened the documents, projected them onto the big screen, and then asked the sales department manager, Scott, "Manager Scott, what's your view on the recent sales of 'Ice and Fire'?"

Jane's sharp gaze made Manager Scott tremble, hesitating for a moment before saying, "Miss Jane, the sales of 'Ice and Fire' have dropped compared to the previous month."

"And the reason?" Jane asked coldly. "This month's sales have dropped by twenty percent compared to the previous month. Why?"

"Well, recently, there have been many low-end products imitating 'Ice and Fire' on the market, which are popular among ordinary people. However, 'Ice and Fire' targets the high-end consumer group, and you know their standards are high. Now, with so many imitations, it's effectively lowering the status of our product," Manager Scott explained, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

Jane questioned, "Which company launched these imitations?"

Manager Scott truthfully answered, "According to our investigation, the company behind these imitations is 'Love Jewelry' Jewelry Group."

"Love Jewelry?" Jane was slightly surprised at the revelation.

Previously, "Love Jewelry" had already suffered a significant blow to its reputation in the industry due to the plagiarism incident. Now, surprisingly, they were undeterred and still engaging in plagiarism? Jane's expression grew even colder. "Since these are imitations, why not hold them accountable? Why not demand a public apology from 'Love Jewelry,' removal of all their products, and compensation for the losses to Pansy Group?"

"Miss North, it's like this. These

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imitations by Love Jewelry' are cleverly done, they avoid the unique elements of 'Ice and Fire,' so it doesn't constitute plagiarism. But it still gives people a sense of similarity," Manager Scott sighed lightly, expressing some helplessness.

"Alright, I understand. Keep an eye on this matter," Jane narrowed her eyes. "You can go back to work now."

Unexpectedly, within the few days she was away at Changbai Mountain, so much had happened upon her return to the office.

In just a short span of time, "Love Jewelry" had made a resurgence, engaging in covert actions that had a considerable impact on Pansy Group's jewelry business, thanks to these underhanded tactics. Now, with this situation at hand, it was her responsibility to report to Patrick and discuss a strategy.

Jane returned to her office seat, intending to organize the information she had just gathered before reporting to Patrick.

She had not slept well last night, and Jane decided to go to the pantry to make a cup of coffee.

With information on "Ice and Fire" in one hand and a cup in the other, Jane walked toward the pantry, bending down to get water when suddenly the sound of high heels echoed from outside.

"Jane!" Candice's voice came from behind Jane.

Jane looked up, seeing Candice approaching with an aggressive posture. Jane couldn't help but frown. "What's the matter?"

Candice slammed the door of theBelonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

pantry shut, wearing high heels and

taking deliberate steps toward Jane. Her tone carried a hint of provocation. "Jane, since you've chosen to break off the engagement with Paddy and resign, why are you coming back?"

"How is that any of your business?" Jane looked at Candice as if she were an idiot, responding calmly.

Jane's indifferent gaze made Candice feel uncomfortable.

Candice raised her lips slightly, took a few steps forward, and approached Jane. She deliberately spoke in a suggestive tone, "Let me tell you something. Paddy spent the night at my place last night. We spent the whole night together."

As she spoke, Candice intentionally pulled at her neckline, revealing the love marks on her neck.

In fact, these love marks were left by the blond guy yesterday. But at this mon ent, they opeared so glari

in Jane's eyes.

"Paddy said I'm the only woman he

truly loves. He will marry me,"

Candice provocatively smiled. "Jane, if you have any sense, resign quickly.

Never appear in front of Paddy

again. Paddy only loves me. Don't

think about seducing him

Trying to

take him away!"

"If Patrick loves only you, why are you so afraid of him being taken away?" Jane smiled lightly, unaffected. She patted the documents in her hands. "I need to report to Patrick now. Excuse me, Miss Candice!" "You!" Candice was choked by Jane's retort, unable to catch her breath. She glared at Jane with anger.

Jane ignored Candice, walked past her, and left the pantry.

Watching Jane's graceful and composed figure, Candice's eyes didn't hide a trace of resentment.

Jane, I won't let you off!

You'll see very soon!