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.

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

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,

though Heartstone Jewels had only released a few design 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

this was a targeted attack on Eclipse Group.

still bothered me–how did

there be a mole inside

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,

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102 Is the Plagiarism

and said softly, “No need to

raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised.

me, let’s

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and nodded. “Alright, I’ll leave the press conference entirely

I replied confidently.

to my desk, I saw Sabrina storming toward me,

did you plagiarized?” Sabrina didn’t hold back as she confronted

rebutted, “Which eye of yours

a newspaper onto my desk, her voice rising. “Look at this!

mirrored what I had

believed I

my chin and spoke calmly. “I

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 I was guilty.

department, Sabrina had previously been humiliated by my critique of her designs. Now, it seemed like she was seizing the chance to make me pay.

was so serious, it was clear she

take the blame

interrupted, “but I

in surprise. “What

even tell the difference between original designs and copies.

Sabrina’s POV:

had the nerve to mock me in front of everyone again?