Chapter 7: The Collapse of Authority
Chapter 7: The Collapse of Authority
Regina's confident face turned the color of ash.
"No..." she whispered, her voice completely losing its commanding edge. "No, no, no..."
"This can't be happening."
The fashion show, meant to be broadcast live to millions, was scheduled to begin in less than fifteen minutes.
There wasn't another dress. There were no backups of this caliber. There simply wasn't enough time.
Years of preparation, millions of dollars in marketing, and the entire reputation of the brand were collapsing in real-time in front of hundreds of cameras.
Regina screamed for her styling team.
"Fix it! Fix it right now!"
Six elite designers surrounded Isabella in a complete panic. They dabbed uselessly at the silk with white towels, only spreading the stain further.
Nobody knew what to do. The stains were impossible to lift. The delicate silk was fundamentally ruined.
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Someone in the crowd whispered, "The show's over."
One of Regina's top stylists stood up, quietly admitting defeat. "Regina, we can't save it. It’s done."
