Mysterious Mrs. Pansy

Following the security guard, Jane walked to the front gate.

A crowd had gathered at the gate, and many reporters were holding cameras.

Seeing Jane coming out, a man pointed at her and shouted, “It’s her, it’s her! I’ve seen her on TV. Jane, the person in charge of the ‘Ice and Fire’ project.”

The crowd moved toward Jane.

“What’s going on?” Jane asked with a slight frown.

Reporters rushed to interview Jane. “Miss North, there are reports that the materials used in Pansy Group’s ‘Ice and Fire’ series are substandard and contain radioactive elements. What are your thoughts on this?”

“Miss North, is it true that Pansy Group, to cut costs, used materials with radioactive elements, leading to poisoning in people who wore the ‘Ice and Fire’ jewelry?”

One question after another bombarded Jane. She took a deep breath.

“Ice and Fire” jewelry containing radioactive elements?

How could that be possible?

Pansy Group’s raw materials undergo strict scrutiny; such a fatal error should not occur.

Unless… someone deliberately set them up.

But Jane wasn’t entirely sure about the details at the moment. Everything had to wait until a thorough investigation was conducted to reach a conclusion.

She spoke calmly, “Please, everyone, quiet down. All products from Pansy Group undergo rigorous testing and are only sold after confirmation of their quality. It is impossible for them to contain any radioactive elements. I believe this is a misunderstanding.”

“A misunderstanding?” A stylishly dressed middle-aged woman walked up to Jane, pointing. “My sister got poisoned after wearing the ‘Ice and Fire’ necklace. She’s in the hospital right now, and the doctor said if she had come a few days later, she might not have survived! How can this be a misunderstanding?”

“This lady, your sister’s poisoning may have various reasons, not necessarily related to our company’s products.” Jane coldly replied.

“Of course, it’s related to you!” The middle-aged woman said angrily. “The doctor has examined my sister, and it’s radiation poisoning. The source is your ‘Ice and Fire’ necklace! I have the test results here, proving that your necklace contains radioactive elements!”

The man next to the middle-aged woman held a stack of papers. “Everyone, take a look. These are copies of the test results. It clearly states that Pansy Group’s necklace contains radioactive elements, causing poisoning. In severe cases, it can lead to death! We spent so much money on Pansy Group’s jewelry, only to end up poisoned and in the hospital! Pansy Group is selling substandard products, making money without a conscience! ”

“That’s right, today we must get an explanation for this!” The middle-aged woman and the man echoed each other.

Jane glanced at the test results in the man’s hand, unable to determine their authenticity immediately. The immediate priority was to investigate and find out what had happened.

She cleared her throat and spoke in a deep voice, “Pansy Group will definitely investigate this thoroughly. Before we reach a conclusion, we hope you can cooperate with us. Why don’t you go back for now? I’ll send someone to check whether the necklace you purchased has any real issues. If it’s indeed a problem with Pansy Group, we will provide you with a satisfactory solution.”NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

“Of course, it’s a real issue!” The middle-aged woman pointed at Jane fiercely. “Don’t think about delaying. If Pansy Group doesn’t give us an explanation today, we won’t leave!”

Jane frowned, about to respond when a cold, stern voice cut through, “Pansy Group will definitely uncover the truth and provide an explanation to everyone!”

Jane looked up and saw Patrick striding toward her with a steady pace.

Reporters surrounded Patrick immediately. “Mr. Pansy, what are your thoughts on today’s incident? Did Pansy Group really use substandard materials to produce the ‘Ice and Fire’ jewelry series?”

Patrick’s handsome eyebrows slightly furrowed, and his striking face turned stern. “I can only say that Pansy Group has always adhered to the principle of putting customers first, striving to provide the best products. We never use substandard materials. As for today’s incident, I will investigate it thoroughly. If it’s indeed an oversight on Pansy Group’s part, we will take full responsibility and provide a satisfactory explanation to the consumers.”

After a pause, his tone grew even more severe, “If it turns out that someone intentionally framed Pansy Group, we will make sure they pay the price!”

Faced with Patrick’s overwhelming presence, the middle-aged woman involuntarily took a step back. “Fine, we’ll wait for the results of Pansy Group’s investigation!”

The security guard kept the reporters outside, and Jane followed Patrick to the CEO’s office.

“How do you see this situation?” Patrick asked as he sat down, tapping his desk with his fingertips.

Without hesitation, Jane replied, “In theory, every step of the ‘Ice and Fire’ production undergoes strict scrutiny. It’s impossible for radioactive elements to be present unless someone tampered with it.”

“It’s not easy to tamper with it,” Patrick said, his voice nonchalant.

Indeed, Pansy Group’s factory had strict security, making it difficult for outsiders to tamper with the products.

Jane nodded in agreement, “So, I’ve always thought that the most likely scenario is someone trying to frame us.”

“What do you think, who could it be?” Patrick’s voice was clear and deep.

Jane smiled, “With the crisis facing the ‘Ice and Fire’ from Pansy Group, whoever benefits the most is the most likely culprit behind it.”

Patrick leaned slightly back into the chair, “I agree with you; Love Jewelry is likely behind this.”

“Not ruling out that possibility. In fact, with a quick investigation, we should be able to get to the bottom of it,” Jane raised a corner of her lips.

This matter wasn’t challenging to investigate. Just by checking where the woman’s so-called sister purchased the necklace, verifying if it indeed contained radioactive elements, and determining if someone tampered with it, the truth could be revealed quickly.

Indeed, at this stage, Love Jewelry was the most suspicious. The previous plagiarism incident had caused a stir, and while Pansy Group had triumphed, Love Jewelry suffered significant damage to its reputation.

Now, resorting to underhanded tactics to frame Pansy Group was entirely plausible.

Patrick called in Morton, “Investigate the incident with the ‘Ice and Fire’ necklace and the claim of it containing radioactive elements. Find out what happened.”

“Yes, sir,” Morton responded respectfully.

However, bafflingly, before Morton could uncover substantial results, several more cases of poisoning due to wearing “Ice and Fire” jewelry emerged.