Chapter 7

                                    

                                          
"After the death of Amelie Graham de Vanily, the company lost its top spot. Some people said the Graham de Vanily Company was on par with Gabriel. She built everything from the bottom after her husband passed away leaving her alone to raise her 14-year-old son Felix by herself. Even as a single mother, Amelie successfully continued to work on building her own fashion house, just like her husband dreamed of, and raised her son to inherit the company. After inheriting his company from his father, Adrien has once again made Gabriel the top brand, and now both cousins are competing to try and keep their company on top. Now after being behind for a few years, and taking some major falls, Felix is releasing some spectacular designs. That's what we're covering today!" the reporter joyfully announced. 
Felix took a deep breath from behind the curtains while his makeup artists added the finishing touch to the models. 
"You should be out there with me", he turned to Marinette.
"No, I don't want to ruin your reputation. If people saw me out there I could think of the accusations they'll throw at your company", Marinette sighed. 
"Its all your hardwork", Felix argued.
"I just want whats best for you uh- the company. I just want whats best for your brand", Marinette smiled. 
Felix smiled back as the host started the show. He hoped this line would save his company. After the rumors of Marinette being posted, he has lost his employees and two of his branches. He couldn't risk losing anymore, but he didn't want to lose Marinette. She was truly wonderful. He wondered why Adrien never used her designs. They were absolutey stunning. 

Adrien gritted his teeth as he watched the show. He thought he would have no competition, but whoever designed these was amazingly talented. He needed Lila to design something that'd make the world forget about Felix's fall themed dresses. 
"Do you think you can outdo them?", Adrien asked smirking.
"Of course Adrien!", Lila beamed.
As soon as Adrien turned his attention back to the TV, Lila's face dropped and she began to seeth. How was she supposed to steal Mari-trash's ideas if she was no longer here!? She needed some kind of excuse to not be able to design. Adrien loved her and believed everything she said, including that she doesn't lie anymore. She went to pick up her glass of wine when...
"Ouch!", she exclaimed dropping it. 
"What's wrong?", Adrien asked, quite annoyed since getting wine out of carpet was very difficult and not cheap.
"Ow...my wrist, I think all that paperwork as brought back my arthritis", Lila sobbed. 
"Should we get you to the doctor?", Adrien asked concerned. 
"No...it's alright. A few weeks of rest should help", she smiled. "Oh no!"
"What is it?", Adrien questioned.
"I won't be able to design anything for now then", Lila sniffled. 
"That's fine", he huffed. "Just focus on getting better".
Lila could tell that it wasn't. Adrien was clearly annoyed. But he was supposed to be madly in love with her and do whatever she told him. She had to get him under control.

Felix couldn't help but smile uncontrollably as he reviewed the sales. Some stores were even out of stock. There was high demand for their new line. 
"After being beaten by his own cousin, Adrien Agreste, Felix Graham de Vanily finally outdoes him after releasing his new line "Nature's Flow", inspired by the 4 elements of nature, which competed and demolished Agreste's new line "Pure as Love", Marinette read out, excited.
"This is amazing", Felix breathed. 
"Some people want to have the full collection of fire, earth, water and air. Chloe Bourgeios bought all 4 of the limted edition handbags on the first day", Marinette laughed. She hadn't seen Chloe since she left for New York, but she did know that Chloe was now running her father's hotel and had opened up numerous ones in different locations, including London. 
"You knew Chloe?", Felix asked. 
"Yeah, she wasn't the best, but she tried getting better. Maybe I would've stood a chance against Lila if Chloe never left for New York", Marinette sighed.
"Against Lila?", Felix questioned.
"Sorry. Just bad memories", Marinette looked away. She hated how she couldn't tell him. She so badly wanted to. But she was afraid that he might leave her. 
"Its alright", Felix comforted her, putting a hand on a shoulder. This cause both to turn a light red shade. 
"I-", Marinette started, only to be interrupted by his phone ringing. 
"Its Agreste", Felix said, stunned that his cousin would give him a call. 
Felix attended the call and went into another room to speak. 
"I wonder what he wants", Marinette wondered outloud.
"He probably wants to know who designed the clothes and wants a meeting with them", Sass guessed.
"It'd make sense. The clothes in his new lines were definitely the love theme you designed, inspired by your engagement. Now that you're gone, he has nothing to steal", Tikki huffed. 
"I still can't believe he would steal out guardian's desgins", Mullo cried. 
"What if Lila took them and passed it off as her own to Agreste", Fluff suggested.
"I wouldn't put it past her to do that. Lila has no skill other than lying anyway", Marinette rolled her eyes. 
"But why would Adrien believe her?", Ziggy questioned. 
"Shhh", Nooroo shushed everyone, "Felix is coming back". 
Felix entered back into the room and looked at Marinette worriedly. 
"What did he want?", Marinette asked. 
"He wants to meet with us. Me and the designer", Felix sighed. 
"Does he know it's me?", Marinette questioned.
"No, but you don't have to come. Just cause he asked, doesn't mean he can", Felix stated.
"It's okay Felix. If I don't come, it'd just be too suspicious. We won't be able to avoid it for long anyway", Marinette exasperated. 
"Alright, we'll meet with Agreste. I should warn you though, Rossi will be attending the meeting", Felix warned. 
Marinete froze for a minute.
"That's alright", she smiled. She wasn't going to let them ruin her life any further. She wasn't afraid of them. 
"Tomorrow at 11, we meet with them". 
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Another chapter done!!
Thank you guys for waiting so patiently while  I took 20 years to publish this. 
For all you felinette shippers and Adrien dislikers, I present to you this chapter which builds up to Adrien finding out Marinette works for his rival!?!? 
How will he react!?!?
How will Lila react!?
When is Adrien going to find out Lila could possibly ruin his brand?
When will Marinette tell Felix about her past? Will we find out about Felix's past?
Find out sooon!
- Marshmallow c: