Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 107 Plagiarism

The sudden voice drew everyone’s attention to the entrance of the conference hall,

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A woman stepped in, her porcelain skin strikingly pale, with sharp, well–defined features. Her wavy hair framed her face, and she wore a sharp business suit paired with high heels that clicked assertively against

the floor.

My gaze landed on her, and I thought to myself that finally the main character has arrived.

This woman was Marilyn, the newly appointed chief designer for Heartstone Jewels and the creator of the Unbound collection.

Marilyn strode to the front of the stage, her heels clacking with determination. She grabbed a nearby microphone and declared loudly, “Ms. Sinclair’s accusation that Heartstone Jewels plagiarized Eclipse Group is nothing but slander! Heartstone Jewels has never plagiarized anyone, including Eclipse Group!”

The room erupted into murmurs, with the press buzzing even more excitedly as they captured photos and video footage.

Marilyn, clearly satisfied with the attention, glanced around before raising her voice further. “Ms. Sinclair, you just claimed that Eclipse Group’s Ice and Fire design was completed a month ago, with testimonies from Jasper and Bruce to support your claim. Is that correct?”

I met her gaze calmly. “That’s right.”

Her lips curled into a smug smile. “That proves it! It’s clear that Eclipse Group’s Ice and Fire plagiarized my Unbound!”

-The young reporter from earlier quickly jumped in, asking, “Ms. Marilyn, do you have any evidence to

support your claim that Eclipse Group plagiarized your design?”

Eclipse Group’s Ice and Fire design was finalized only a month ago. The timeline speaks for itself—who the

should be obvious.”

media two

was completed two months ago and was even published in this fashion magazine at that

and some

I maintained my composure, my smile calm and unbothered.

today’s press conference.

us.

was fine–I’d let her bask in her moment

“Ms. Marilyn, could you show us the magazine you mentioned?”

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held up the magazine for everyone to sec.

which

strikingly similar to Unbound. A bold caption highlighted the concept of the design changing colors under

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a triumphant glance at me. “Eclipse Group’s Ice and Fire is nothing but a blatant copy of my idea! I demand that Eclipse Group publicly admit to plagiarism, issue an apology, destroy all Ice and Fire products, and compensate Heartstone Jewels with

the room

People began whispering.

to Eclipse

Pack, getting caught in a plagiarism scandal? That’s a massive blow

That magazine proves her design predates Ice and Fire. Looks like Eclipse Pack is in

is going to lose face over this. He probably regrets coming to this

instinctively glanced toward the podium.

with an air of indifference. His legs were casually crossed, seemingly unaffected by the accusations

to meet my eyes. When our gazes locked, he offered me a