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?”

herself just admitted, Eclipse Group’s Ice and Fire design was finalized only a

should be obvious.”

to the media two days ago. How does that prove Eclipse

was completed two months ago and was even published in this fashion magazine at that time. It was only recently, after signing

Cameras flashed, and some journalists pointed their lenses directly at me, hoping to capture a moment

I maintained my composure, my smile calm and

accuse Eclipse Group of plagiarism during today’s press conference. Marilyn’s appearance, along with her so–called “evidence,” was part of their strategy

us.

her bask in

respectfully asked Marilyn, “Ms. Marilyn, could you

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smirked. “Of

up the magazine

was a publication called Whirlwind, which

a specific page, Marilyn revealed a design strikingly similar to Unbound. A bold caption highlighted the concept of the design changing colors

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see for yourselves!” Marilyn declared coldly, casting 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

words sent the room into an

People began whispering.

plagiarize? Fifty million might be nothing to Eclipse Pack, but for such a

Rivemon, Eclipse Pack, getting caught in a plagiarism scandal? That’s a massive blow to their reputation.”

predates Ice and Fire. Looks like Eclipse Pack is in

the Eclipse Pack’s future Alpha, is going to lose face over this. He

the murmurs, I instinctively glanced toward the

chair with an air of indifference. His legs were casually crossed,

Caden turned to meet my eyes. When our gazes