Stella’s last hope shattered as Devyn remained stubborn.

It was clear she wasn’t going to confess.

Stella’s politeness vanished, replaced by a sharp tone.

“We haven’t seen each other in a long time.

You suddenly reached out, didn’t you? For a reason.

With a self-mocking smile, Stella spoke.

“Under the guise of collaboration, you’ve been eyeing my designs, haven’t you?”

Devyn clenched her mouse, her lips pressed tight, offering no defense.

Stella’s disappointment deepened at Devyn’s silence.

Heartbroken, Stella let it out.

“I wouldn’t have believed you were capable of this if I hadn’t seen it myself! I’ve always had your back, offered to help.

Why stoop to plagiarism?”

Devyn quivered but steadied herself.

and

resolve, Devyn spoke up, meeting Stella’s

accuse me without proof? Show evidence or face

“Defamation?”

shook her head,

whole new person

a bitter

absence really

twist things without

I misjudged you.

stare, Devyn felt

gritted teeth, she

are you to

Matthew, Stella had never felt this powerless, nor

the one being pushed around,

Devyn’s temper cooled.

didn’t want to

“I’m swamped here.

You can leave.

you’ve got a

didn’t confess,

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