Chapter 30
“You’re talking nonsense…” Alina was about to argue, but Talia quickly held her back.
Talia slowly stood up, her gaze calm and detached as she turned her attention to Nina. “You’re accusing me of plagiarism. Do you have any proof?”
“Of course I do! And what you’ve copied is my design style Nina lifted her head with pride, striding confidently onto the stage. She removed a delicate bracelet from her wrist.
“Everyone, take a look. This is my design from last year–crafted with a combination of diamonds and titanium to give it more depth and brilliance.
“Unfortunately, my piece was rejected by Purar this year, while my design was blatantly copied and proudly displayed at their grand showcase!”
The guests in the audience studied the bracelet more closely. Indeed, it shared a similar style to the hummingbird–both focused on three- dimensionality and intricate inlay work.
Janice seized the moment her voice ringing out. “Everyone! Originally. Ms. Greer’s design should’ve been featured at Purar’s show, but it was
secretly pulled by Talia’s friend! We need to support original work and stand against plagiarism?”
Her words struck a chord, and murmurs of agreement rippled through the crowd. The designers began to cast scornful looks toward Talia
“Plagiarist Plagiarist Plagiarist
“Talia! What do you have to say for yourself?”
“Say what! She’s nothing but a copycart Get out of here?”
The room was filled with angry voices, as if they were all launching arrows at Tulia.
“This is so embarrassing for the Russell family. Fandora muttered with diselain
Janice added, “Exactly! Edric, you should’ve married Nina a long time ago
Nina stood tall, her gaze triumphantly fixed on Talia. Her face, though calm, betrayed a hint of satisfaction–today, Talia’s reputation was as good as destroyed.
“Talia…” Alina gave her a concerned look
“It’s fine. Talia gave Alina a reassuring smile, then walked up to the stage calm, unrudled tone.
we confidently.
fidently. She casually glanced at Nina, then addressed the crowd with a
Td like to show you all something” With that, she plugged a USB drive into the computer. Immediately, two sets of images were projected onto the high–definition screens on either side of the stage.
The in
images on the left were finely detailed and striking, immediately drawing the attention of the audience.
A few foreign collectors and designers quickly recognized them.
“Wait isn’t this Zithn’s early work?”
“Yes! This is definitely
Zathri’s design! I study his pieces every day–1 can’t be mistaken!”
Seeing the shift in attention, Janice shouted out. “Hey Talia! We’re asking you to explain your plagiarism Why are you showing someone else’s
“Hold on Talia smiled faintly, her eyes narrowing as she glanced at Nina.
Nina’s lips pressed together in suspicion. Something didn’t feel right, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.
Talia thought, “Oh, now you notice? It’s too late. Talia’s lips curled into a cold smirk. “On the right, you’ll see what Nina calls her original work.”
The audience’s focus shifted to the images on the right.
“My god, I didn’t even notice before! This is such a poor imitation, I must’ve overlooked it!“.
“Immation? This is outright plagem! The bracelet she’s wearing is clearly Zithri’s piece from three years agoë“
“Look! Every piece of Nina’s jewelry is a rip–off of Zithri’s work. She hasn’t come up with an original thought in her life!”
“That’s right!” Alina stood up and shouted, her voice filled with anger. “Nina has no design talent at all! She’s only famous because she stole from
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Zithri, relying on Zithri’s international fame and the fact that Zithri has already retired!”
The crowd was left in stunned silence, and Nina’s face drained of color.
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