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?”

her with an icy stare. “Apologize to

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

to Rosaline, my voice firm and deliberate. “Because Unbound was

you mean?” Marilyn’s already pale face turned

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from the color–changing effect, several other elements of Unbound bear st similarities to Ice and Fire. That’s because you stole Rosaline’s designs and modified them into

She took several deep breaths, clearly struggling to

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smile to tug at my lips, my gaze piercing. “Jeremy has confessed. He admitted to stealing

Rosaline’s POV:

Jeremy?

I was slightly

was simply to signal him to stop Marilyn from leaving. But how did he suddenly

a design assistant

year ago.

all. How could he have stolen

Marilyn’s reaction was telling. Upon hearing Jeremy’s name, her face drained of color.

Looks like you’ve been holding onto some trump

now. Marilyn’s suspiciously detailed access to Ice and Fire’s design drafts had

with both me and Caden on her tail,

a

he continued, “You received Rosaline’s design drafts a month ago. So how could you have published an article two

to argue. But before she could,

of damning texts and voice recordings began playing–testimonies from her former classmates and colleagues.

out that many of Marilyn’s works were plagiarized or cobbled together from others‘ ideas. Even her university graduation project had been

used wealth and power to build her reputation as an “international jewelry design

between green and white. She screamed, “Turn it

any attention

in the room