“Put that headline up now. I don’t care how — just make everyone believe Rosemary is guilty.”

Cassandra’s voice cut sharp over the phone as she gripped her champagne glass. She stood on the balcony of her luxurious apartment, watching the city lights glitter below.

“Right away, Miss Cassandra,” a man on the other end replied. “We’ll write that Rosemary used illegal materials and deceived customers with counterfeit products. That will explode.”

Cassandra smirked in satisfaction. “Good. Don’t forget to say that every buyer can file for damages. Make sure Rosemary has nowhere to run.”

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The next morning the fashion world erupted again. Online and television headlines spread like...