The Queen's Back

Chapter 229

Hearing Danielle's words, Mona's grip on her glass cased, feeling the tension lift slightly.

Meanwhile, Molly's face flushed as she stammered, "I didn't copy anything! I'm not a plagiarist!"

Jasper, who'd taken favors from Molly, jumped in, "Come on, Danielle, she says she didn't do it. Can't you just give her a shot?" But after one sharp look from Danielle, he went silent.

Danielle leaned back, looking between the two of them. "Alright, Molly. You say you didn't plagiarize, and Mona says she didn't either. How about you both prove it in a design competition right now? I'll be the judge

Mona lifted her coffee glass, a faint smile playing at her lips. She knew Danielle was giving her chance to clear her name. "No problem with that. I'm inf

Danielle turned to Molly, "Mona agreed. And you? Ready to show us what you've got?"

Molly's tense expression and hesitation said it all-she was the one who had plagiarized.

"Uh... Mrs. Reed, don't you think this is a bit... unnecessary?" Molly asked, bracing herself.

Molly had been a model forever and didn't know a thing about design. She'd just splurged on designs to slap her name on them. So, when Danielle expected her to come up with something on the spot, she felt totally out of her league. Danielle just smiled mockingly. "What's the problem. Molly? Afraid of a little competition? After all, if Mona is the copycat, what's there to be worried about?"

"That's right, Molly," Jasper urged. "Didn't you want a chance? Well, now you've got one-might as well make it count!"

He believed Molly when she said she was capable, and that Mona was the one who plagiarized. Now that Danielle had given her a chance, Jasper couldn't understand why she would want to turn it down. Figuring out a woman's thoughts is tough enough, but a beautiful woman? Oh, forget it!' he thought.

over her words, shooting

somehow always managed to mess things

teammate.

want to compete, just leave. It's almost lunchtime, so don't waste time!" Danielle said,

I accept the challenge!" Molly finally

the consequence. Might as well tough it out Even if she ended up losing, it didn't prove she actually copied that

Jesse led them to the design space, where he handed out white T-shirts. They had 15 minutes to create something Mona quickly decided to sketch a grapevine pattern. As soon as she stepped in,

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picked up drawing a few years ago when she was younger, and now, having forgotten most of what she learned, she was overwhelmed

nerves kicked in. Molly peeked over at the partition next to her and felt even more anxious. Grabbing a random color, she made a few strokes on her T-shirt, but suddenly, the paint started spreading all over the place. She looked at the mess she'd made of the T-shirt and

check the designs. Everyone nodded

to Molly. By now, she was so frustrated she'd crumpled her T-shirt into a ball, ruining any trace of her

Danielle said, her tone sharp. "You lack even the basics, yet you Mona of plagiarism.

by Molly's designs when Jasper brought her in, thinking they were fresh and lively. Now, realizing Molly knew nothing about design, she

for the Noretin Design Competition. Clearly, she was just riding on connections, Even Jasper,

from the studio again. He could práctically see the sign on the door: [Jasper is not allowed!] Mona's voice cut through the silence, calm but icy. "Molly, don't

smirk. 'An apology? I already gave you one when the police hauled me in! Apologizing isn't going to fix

Molly shot