Chapter 502: The World Coming to An End
"Check out the plagiarism claims, Rosie. It is not something we can take lightly. The brand is set to launch and everything is in place. Something like this coming up at this stage..." Seb ordered as he stepped out of the elevator with Rosie trailing behind him.
"It is unlikely to check out as the truth. Miss Emma gave us the original designs...."
However, Seb had only taken a few steps when someone raced towards him and threw herself into his arms. He staggered backwards, almost pushing Rosie into the closed doors of the elevator as he tried to regain his balance.
While Seb tried to make sense of everything, Rosie froze behing his back, his mouth agape.
Seb’s eyebrows had already shot up in disbelief and his hands were hovering in the air, as if he was being threatened by a gun.
He looked down at the girl and then at Rosie who was trying to disappear and then at the people on his officd floor. At least they had the decency to not be staring. Of course he knew they were all focused here. Dam* it ! He did not need anymore drama and rumors!
Cautiously, he placed his hands on her shoulders and disentangled her from him and stepped sideways, before directly pushing her towards Rosie who had still remained frozen. Quickly, Rosie sent him a glance as he caught her protectively.
Relieved, Seb turned around, only to come face to face with Olivia who was standing there with a frown on her face, observing everything.
Feeling like a deer caught in headlights, Seb, for the first time in his life, felt himself go blank! He wanted to explain himself. But he did not know what to explain. Why did Vivienne cry and throw herself into his arms? He had no idea. How was he supposed to defend himself when he did not even know what was going on?
Just then, Olivia started to walk forward, and he panicked. He needed to block the elevator. What if she misunderstood everything and was going to leave him again. After all, he had no idea what nonsense Vivienne must have spouted against him! But his legs were not listening to the signal from his brain. He was totally dazed and confused.
Thankfully, his hands moved when Olivia neared him and was about to walk past him. Quickly he caught her hand and started to move," I can explain everything Livi. Just come with me."
Olivia frowned and tried to point towards the elevator but he simply shook his head," No no. I said lets go inside. I can’t let you go...I’ll explain Vivienne’s presence"