Chapter 277 - Never compete with the original (1/2)
”We will continue with the release as scheduled, including the designs that got leaked.” Lena addressed.
”??” Everyone was stunned. Why would Lena want to release the design that was already released?
”Becuase the designs are originally ours.” Kiera read Lena's objective.
Kiera was one of the head designers of SHYNE. She is also the person that Shen Milli wanted to take over SHYNE. Lena had been working with Kiera for months now too since she had been covering the empty spot.
”Yes.” Lena replied. ”Care to further explain for our colleagues, Kiera?”
”Every single design of SHYNE is made uniquely to match not only the minerals from the Shen Milli, but also designed with history. And specifically for this collaboration with LUX, the models will be wearing fashion from Zhao Lin's fashion line. So the designed are already made to match the fashion trend and the material used. Even if the designs were stolen, they will never compete with the original.”
Everyone nodded their heads. They understood the situation now. Even if the designs were stolen and already released, it can't be compared to the original designs. The designs were stolen, but not the idea behind it nor the material and craftsmanship.
”Kiera and Mellissa, you will go speak with Zhao Lin and I will speak with LUX.” Lena spoke. ”But not only that, there will be precautionary steps that everyone needs to take from now on.”
Lena continued to address some more information on the meeting before it was adjourned. By now, whoever the enemy really was, they would already leak the information to their partners and the media. SHYNE would need to make sure that their partners are aware of the situation.
When Lena went back to her office, she immediately hosted a conference call with LUX.
”Hello, Mrs. Reynolds.” Lena greeted the woman from the video call.
”Likewise, Miss. Shen.”
In the call, Lena could see that there were other people in the room with Mrs. Reynolds. They must be the team that is currently working with her for the collaboration.
”I hope you have good news for us.” Mrs. Reynolds spoke.
”Of course.” Lena smiled. ”Regarding the situation with the leak, LUX does not need to worry about it at all. There will be no delay in the release date and production. There may be some media issues, but that's just how gossips love to spread. We can actually use this drama to promote the release.”
”I know Miss. Shen is a capable woman. However, I am still concern about the leak.”
”About that. It is true that the designer used a non-SHYNE network to save the file, however, the network was through LUX.”
”You're saying....”
”That's right. If the leak was sabotaged, it was not done through our system but yours.”
Mrs. Reynolds looked at her co-workers. Then, she looked back at the screen. ”I will have out IT team look into it.”
”Also, there is a high chance that the other company will issue a legal pursuit after the release. SHYNE's legal team will be ready by then to make sure we win the case.”
”A lawsuit to SHYNE is a lawsuit against LUX too. I can send our best legal team to China.”
”Thank you.” Lena took the offer.
Lena discussed more things with LUX before the meeting ended. Lena sighed and sat down on her desk chair. She massaged her temples.
Diane entered the office a bunch of paperwork.
Lena glanced at her cell phone and looked at her text messages. There was a message from Gary and a few from Kris.
Lena stood up from her chair, turned around to look out the windows as she gave Kris a call.
He immediately picked up after the first ring.
”Hey.” Lena spoke first.
”Everything alright? I heard the news.” Kris asked.
”Yep. This actually is a good opportunity for us.”