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“Please, believe me, Ms. Tanner. I didn’t plagiarize anything. Besides, this matter involves you and the company as much as it involves me.” Tensely and resolutely, Christina said, “I’ll apply for a leave today to settle this issue.”
With that, she left.
Gina hesitated about what to do for a moment before she called Nathaniel. In reality, she had always been his spy. Whenever something significant occurred in the company, she would be the first to report it to him.
After the call connected, she briefly explained the situation to him.
In response, Nathaniel said he would call the Public Relations Department.
Upon hanging up the phone, Gina sighed. I hope Christina’s doing the right thing instead of avoiding her responsibility.
When Christina exited Gina’s office, the chatter in the bullpen died down.
After she returned to her desk, she packed her things and was ready to leave.
Her actions caused everyone to think she had been fired. Gradually, the employees’ whispers grew louder.
“What an embarrassment. It’s her fault that Radiant Corporation’s reputation is now tarnished.”
“I’m surprised she’s not protected even though she’s Mr. Hadley’s girlfriend.”
“Is it possible that her other works have issues, too?”
No one in the office was on Christina’s side.
However, she didn’t mind. After she finished cleaning her desk, she left.
“I want a refund!”
“Get out of Radiant Corporation, Christina!”
“You’re a shameless thief?”
Just as Christina arrived at the entrance, she saw a group of people yelling in front of the building.
few security guards were preventing
a public outrage? Christina furrowed her eyebrows.
The
all holding the t-shirt she designed
refund.
startled as it was her
exclaimed, “Don’t come any closer! Leave quickly!” By the time she returned to
at her, which landed on
The smell of blood spread in the air as she experienced stinging pain.
the elevator and left the company through the parking lot.
then called for a taxi and went to the art gallery that sent the warning notice.
gallery had a collection of famous paintings
moment, many were visiting the gallery as
minutes at the entrance before seeing a slender
a shirt hanging on his shoulder. He appeared
was the owner
the warning letter. “Did
know what this bloody company did? They took your design, changed the color,
speechless for a moment before explaining. “This is my company. It’s fine if they use my design!”
ago, he had seen her design and thought it looked good, so he decided
of that design still solely belonged to
was no plagiarism
start working at Radiant Corporation, Christina? Why did you choose to work at a company like that
she said, “Just issue an apology now and remove my design. from your gallery. Otherwise, I can’t help you when Radiant Corporation resorts to legal measures.”
turned on its head. At that moment, Radiant Corporation could sue him instead.
her sentence, Christina left.
she arrived home. Since Evelyn wasn’t in the house, she quickly treated the wound on her forehead. Thank goodness the rock didn’t hit me at any other spot. At
computer to check the development of the controversy. Someone had filmed the crowd demanding a refund in front of the company and posted that video online. Thankfully, the commenters supported her and condemned
blew up. Radiant Corporation issued a notice claiming that she didn’t plagiarize anything.
the controversy
of texts on her phone. Almost everyone in the
issued a statement, it
demanded Christina
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