The reporters fired sharp questions one after another. Heather stood protectively beside Aurora. "Keep your distance. Don''t get so close," she said firmly.


    Despite the impolite treatment, Aurora maintained a gentle andposed smile.


    "Thank you all for your concern and attention regarding ourpany," Aurora began calmly. "As the person in charge, I must take full responsibility for the negative impact this incident has had on us. I am here to rify one thing:


    Our perfume is a qualified product. With today''s stringent market inspections, how could an unqualified product pass government approval?


    Recently, many people have expressed doubts about our product. I want to assure everyone today-please use our products with confidence. There is absolutely no problem with them."


    One of the reporters pushed further. "Miss Montgomery, if there''s no issue, then how do you exin what happened to these people? Their skin issues are far from just a mild allergic reaction."


    "I will provide a full answer to this question at the next press conference. Please rest assured that we will give you a satisfactory response. For now, I need to meet with these individuals. Please make way," Aurora responded politely.


    Her gracious demeanor left the reporters momentarily at a loss for words. After all, it''s hard to argue with someone who responds with such poise. Promising answers at ater time, Aurora had effectively defused the situation.


    Heather observed this with admiration. In just a few sentences, Aurora had appeased the reporters. Heather silently vowed to take note of everything Aurora did; there was so much she could learn from her.


    The reporters stepped aside, allowing a clear path. Meanwhile, the victims and their families grew even louder, shouting usations as Aurora approached.


    "You''re the one in charge-give us justice!"


    "How could you be so malicious? That toxic perfume ruined my daughter''s face! She was engaged, and now her fiancé doesn''t want her anymore. You owe us!"


    "That''s right! My boss fired me today, saying I was damaging thepany''s image. You owe me my job back!"


    usations flew in from all directions, a chaotic bombardment of voices. Aurora didn''t respond immediately. Instead, her calm gaze swept over them.


    Some of them had red, swollen necks with signs of infection; others appeared to have skin that was festering. One person even had visible facial scarring.


    "Everyone, please rest assured. I am here to resolve this matter. If our perfume is indeed the cause, ourpany will take full responsibility. I''ll arrange for transportation to take you all to the hospital for treatment," Aurora said softly.


    "We''ve already been to the hospital! The doctor said your perfume caused this! Compensate us! My daughter''s life is ruined!"


    "That''s right! How can you shameless merchants do this to people?"


    Their insults grew nastier, yet Aurora didn''t flinch. Heather, listening to these venomous words, felt deeply upset. She knew it wasn''t Aurora''s fault-how could these people be so cruel?


    Aurora, however, remained unbothered. For ten minutes, she stood there, smiling calmly as the usations continued.


    Gradually, the shouting subsided. The users began to feel uneasy. This wasn''t going ording to n. Most people would''ve lost theirposure after just a few harsh words, yet this young CEO was unfazed after ten minutes.


    What''s more, her expression-was she watching them like an audience watches a


    performance? It was unsettling. This woman was terrifying.


    "Have you all finished venting?" Aurora finally asked, her tone light. "Perhaps you''d like toe to mypany for some water to soothe your throats?"


    The crowd fell silent.


    "Heather, has the doctor arrived?" Aurora asked, ncing at her watch. Her original n had been to take these individuals to their homes with the doctor.


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    "They''re on their way. I''ve arranged for them to be brought here by car," Heather replied, immediately understanding Aurora''s intent. These people wanted to make trouble? With all the media present, Aurora would let them cause all the trouble they wanted.


    "What doctor?" one of the users asked nervously.


    "A specialist dermatologist from Clothville Medical Center," Aurora replied. "I''m sure you''ve all heard of them. I''m doing this for the sake of your health. If our perfume is indeed responsible, I intend to ensure you receive the best treatment possible."


    "What''s that? Never heard of it! How do we know they''re not quacks? What if they make our faces worse?"


    "Yeah! We don''t trust you anymore!"


    Noticing their unease, Aurora''s smile grew wider. "With the media here, let''s have them judge for themselves. These individuals have repeatedly imed they want justice. Yet when we contacted them earlier, offering to take them to the hospital, all ten of them refused."


    The reporters perked up. Something was off here. Even if seekingpensation, wouldn''t you first want to treat your injuries? Why would anyone refuse medical help? "Miss Lee, why didn''t you go to the hospital?" one reporter asked.


    "I already went! The doctor said your perfume caused this!"


    "If you''ve already been, where are the medical records and receipts? Without a hospital visit, we can''t verify anything. Do you expect us to take your word for it?" Willow, known for her directness, pressed sharply.


    "We... we didn''t bring them."


    "No problem," Aurora interjected. "These specialists are highly authoritative. With the media present, let''s conduct an examination on the spot for the public to see.


    If our perfume is responsible, we will take full responsibility. However, if someone is deliberately trying to tarnish ourpany''s reputation, we will use every legal means to defend ourselves. Any losses ourpany incurs will also need to bepensated."


    Though Aurora''s tone remained light, her expression had turned icy. She was still smiling, but it was the smile of a predator.


    The users panicked. "I... just remembered I have something urgent to do at home!" one stammered.


    "Me too! I have to get back to work!"


    Aurora''s sharp gaze locked onto one of them. "Wait. Didn''t you just say you were fired? Why are you going back to work?"


    "I... I need toplete my resignation paperwork!" the person blurted before hastily trying to leave.


    "Leave? But I haven''tpensated you yet. Why are you in such a hurry?" Aurora asked coolly.


    The users froze. Aurora''smanding presence filled them with dread.


    "Dear reporters, I believe there''s something suspicious about this situation. Why not interview these individuals further?" Aurora suggested, turning to the press.


    Immediately, a swarm of reporters surrounded the would-be escapees, their microphones and cameras capturing every detail.