Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 109 A Total Face–Slap!

Caden’s POV:

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The moment Yura presented the patent document and displayed it for everyone, my curiosity hit its peak.

When was this patent signed?

Why wasn’t I aware of it?

Today, Rosaline once again exceeded my expectations. Not only did she counter Heartstone Jewels‘ accusations flawlessly, but she also managed to make Eclipse Group’s Ice and Fire even more captivating,

But how did Yura fit into all of this?

Clearly, her presence here was part of Rosaline’s plan.

How on earth did Rosaline know Yura? And when did she arrange to have such a patent signed?

Rosaline, you’re full of surprises. How many more do you have in store for me?

Marilyn, who had just moments ago exuded an air of superiority, now stood like a rat in the gutter, shamed and ridiculed by the crowd.

“Ms. Marilyn, can you explain why you plagiarized? Now that the original creator has exposed you, how do you feel?” a reporter pressed.

Marilyn’s face was stormy as she snapped, “No comment!” She shoved her way past the reporters and made to leave.

At that moment, Rosaline’s gaze turned to me. I understood–it was my turn to step in.

“Stop right there!” I called out, my voice ringing through the hall.

I stood from my seat, descending the podium and walking toward Marilyn.

“What’s the matter, Marilyn? After Heartstone Jewels fabricated accusations against Eclipse Group, do you think you can just walk away like this?” I unleashed the full force of my presence, letting my dominance fill the room.

Marilyn flinched, visibly trembling as she took a step back. “What do you want?”

fixed her with an icy

defiance. “Even if Unbound was originally Loe’s concept, what does that have to do with Rosaline? Why should I apologize to her?”

my voice firm and deliberate.

mean?” Marilyn’s already pale face turned

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several other elements of Unbound bear st similarities to Ice and Fire.

uncontrollably at my words. She took several deep breaths, clearly struggling

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lips, my gaze piercing. “Jeremy has confessed. He admitted

Rosaline’s POV:

Jeremy?

name, I was slightly taken

to stop Marilyn from leaving. But how

merely a design assistant who had joined Eclipse Group

year ago.

involved in the Ice and Fire project at all. How could he have stolen the designs and sold them to Marilyn?

reaction was telling. Upon hearing Jeremy’s name, her face

like you’ve been holding onto some trump

design drafts had always been a mystery. Turns out, Jeremy was the

near–perfect theft plan, but with both me and

Caden added, his tone cutting like a blade. “I’ve had people investigate that

“You received Rosaline’s design drafts a month ago. So how could you have published an article two months ago?”

Marilyn bit her lip, desperate to argue. But before she could, the central screen in the conference hall

voice recordings began

together from

and used wealth and

irrefutable evidence, Marilyn’s complexion alternated between green and white. She screamed, “Turn it

paid any attention to her at all.

the