Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

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Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 102 Is the Plagiarism Justified?

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Heartstone Jewels had long been a dominant force in the jewelry industry, a well–established name in the country. But ever since I got involved, Eclipse Group started venturing into the jewelry business, and Heartstone Jewels‘ competitive edge began to fade away.

I was confident that once we launched the Ice and Fire collection, Eclipse Group’s jewelry would defeat Heartstone Jewels and seize an even larger market share.

Given the circumstances, it wasn’t surprising that Heartstone Jewels was making a counterattack.

But what shocked me was that Marilyn, an internationally renowned jewelry designer had copied my designs.

Aren’t these people shameless?

As I was pondering, Caden’s call came through. “Come to my office.”

After we cleared things up that night at the old mansion, Caden and I had gradually adapted to working together. Now, when we faced each other at work, it was much less awkward.

Arriving at Caden’s office, I saw him leaning back in his chair, and he asked in a low voice, “Did you see the news about Heartstone Jewels today?”

“I did.” I nodded and showed him my phone.

Caden frowned. “How did this happen?”

I pressed my lips together, looking at him. “What if I told you Marilyn copied my design? Would you -believe me?”

“I would,” Caden answered calmly, his voice steady.

My heart warmed. He truly believed in me without question.

the situation isn’t looking good for us,” Caden said, his fingers tapping

I rubbed my temples and spoke in a low voice. “Heartstone Jewels released this design across the internet, and our press conference isn’t for another two days. By then, everyone will think

sketches and some descriptions, they were already ahead in the game. By the time our press conference happened, everyone would assume Heartstone Jewels was the original.

targeted attack on

bothered me–how did

a mole inside

to have reached the same conclusion. He gave a small, knowing smile and spoke coldly, “I’ll get to the bottom of this. We’ll find out how your design ended up with Heartstone Jewels. But, I think we’ll need to postpone the press conference. If we go ahead without solid proof,

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said softly, “No need to postpone.”

eyebrow,

softly. “If you trust me, let’s proceed

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smiled back at me and nodded. “Alright, I’ll leave the press conference entirely in your

I replied confidently.

returned to my desk, I saw Sabrina storming toward me, her expression

you plagiarized?” Sabrina didn’t hold back as

her coldly and rebutted, “Which eye of yours

rising. “Look at

down at the paper, and the contents mirrored what I had seen earlier on my

even Sabrina believed I had

chin and spoke calmly.

is right here. Are you still trying to deny it? Do you realize the trouble your plagiarism is going to cause for the company?” Sabrina’s voice grew louder, as if she wanted everyone around to hear and believe

the design department, Sabrina had previously been humiliated by my critique of her designs.

it was clear she truly

take the blame

about the company’s troubles,” I interrupted, “but

surprise. “What

the head of the design department, you can’t even tell the difference between original designs

Sabrina’s POV:

the nerve to mock me in