Chapter 156
Veronica’s POV
Harmon Designs – Studio
As I and Jonathan walked into the studio, the designers were already waiting for us.
I glanced to my side and saw several prototypes were ready and displayed across a long table.
The designers gathered around on seeing us enter.
Then the design director walked over.
“Mrs. Veronica,” he said, gesturing us towards the display.
“As you can see, the prototypes are ready p>
I slowly walked across and went from one display to another.
I couldn’t believe what once were drawings on a canvas, were now pieces of solid jewelry.
“Everyone,” I said, smiling. “Thank you for your efforts p>
“Being able to see my designs turn into jewelry that others can wear, is something I never imagined p>
“And, I’m truly grateful to you all p>
I noticed one case was covered.
“And this is?” I asked, gesturing towards it.
“Mrs. Veronica,” the director said.
“This is the final and main designs prototype p>
“The heart-shaped pink diamond bride’s neck-band p>
“Oh,” I said with glowing eyes.
“I’m sure whoever buys it for his bride, she’ll be p>
“Mrs. Veronica,” the director cut me midway.
“The neck-band is already sold p>
Before I could ask who,
The director bought the neck-band and gave it to Jonathan.
“Of course, my wife’s first bridal neck-band can only belong to my wife p>
“Jonathan,” I said, surprised.
“Nonetheless, it will be on display,” he said smiling.
“Oh, I noticed some changes,” I asked, recalling seeing the differences.
“Yes,” he said.
“We had to make some refinements to the original concepts p>
“You see the paintings or sketches p>
“They are on a flat surface p>
“While jewelery…well, it doesn’t always have a flat surface, then there are lots of facts to consider p>
“Like this one,” he said, gesturing to a ring.
“On a flat surface, the three gems align perfectly p>
“But on a finger?” he said. “Only two can go, or more smaller ones p>
“If we used two, the design wouldn’t be the same, so we used smaller ones p>
“This pendant,” he continued. “We used corals instead of rubies as they are lighter so the pendant won’t weigh down on the neck while wearing it p>
“Overall,” he said.
“Certain gemstones were adjusted, some settings were strengthened, the metals were balanced p>
“But we made sure to preserve your artistic vision p>
“If you think we p>
“I love them,” I said, smiling. “I agree the paintings and sketches are mine, but regarding jewelry, you all are far more professional than me, and I love the changes p>
I realized great jewelry creations aren’t always the work of one designer, it’s the work of a team.
“Then what do you want to call this collection?” The director asked me enthusiastically.
“Reunion,” I said without a moment of second thought.
“Reunion?” the director asked, confused.
“Any problem?” I asked. “It’s not used by p>
“No, Mrs. Veronica,” he said.
“Even if it is, we can still use it many ways without breaking the infringement rules p>
“It’s just..plain p>
“Oh,” I said exhaling.
“The reason I want to call it a reunion is p>
I trailed off a bit.
“Because my life over here is a reunion p>
“I reunited with Jonathan after coming back, with mother, and Harmon Designs p>
“That’s why I want to call this collection Reunion p>
The entire team applauded as I said the name.
Later, Jonathan joined me in helping look over the production reports.
He carefully looked into the manufacturing costs, and cut-off or added where he felt it was required.
He looked into the material sourcing, the production timelines, and profit margins.
He explained to me which design could enter production immediately and which still required minor adjustments as there were some loose ends.
“Jonathan,” I said,smiling. “Thanks for being here for me p>
“First of all,” he said. “Stop saying thanks, we’re a couple, and if I don’t help you, who will p>
I knew my dream of saving Harmon Designs was all because Jonathan was with me.
Otherwise, maybe the elder board members might have removed me by now.
“So, where are we p>
“Well, financially…we are all set p>
“The first step would be promotion p>
“The photography concepts, promotional videos, magazine features, and social media teasers, and launch invitations have been executed.” The director said.
“The focus is on emotions so the name reunion can stand out p>
“Good,” I said.
“One more thing,” I said. “I want you to tell encouraging reunion stories to advertise the pieces p>
“Real stories p>
“Is that possible,” I asked.
“Sure,” he said.
“We’ll get the entire staff to pitch in p>
“With real stories inspiring them,” I said.
“The customers will link themselves emotionally with the jewelry p>
Surprisingly enough, the campaign received unanimous approval from the customers, and critics alike.
As I was walking through the halls of the office, I noticed a difference among the staff.
Now p>
They were greeting me confidently.
Several proudly mentioned how proud they are for being part of the collection.
The company began to feel fresh again.
The suppliers, retailers, customers began having trust in Harmon Designs once again.
Looking back, I don’t think I could give this collection another name that could convey my feelings.
If I hadn’t reunited with Jonathan over those misunderstandings,
I would have lost a wonderful husband.
I remembered how only a week back, my goal was to protect Harmon Designs.
Now it was to preserve the Harmon Designs legacy and to grow it to meet the demands of the present generation.
Harmon Designs – Studio later in the evening
Just as we were preparing for the upcoming launch event, John walked in holding his laptop.
His expression was serious.
Without saying a word, he placed his laptop’s screen towards me.
I and Jonathan noticed it was the announcement of a jewelry collection from a major rival company.
Their launch date matched with us, and on opening one of the promotional images, my heart sank.
The color palette, the floral layout, and several of my signature concepts, if not all, were identical.
“Bring the original ones p>
Jonathan immediately began to compare them.
“Someone is sabotaging the new collection p>
“And this isn’t a coincidence,” John said in a grave voice.
“Vance,” Jonathan said on the phone.
“I need you over at Harmon’s, legal matter p>
The board members gathered all information they could.
“How will we p>
“We will get out of this,” I said.
“My designs are original p>
“No matter how they claim, we’ll fight back p>
“Veronica,” John called me over.
“Look, this one looks like it’s made from the original sketch p>