Chapter 159 Take Me to Eastward, Quickly! Kate’s face turned pale all of a sudden. Trembling, she took out her phone to call Eric, but… “The number you have dialled is currently unavailable. Please try again later…” A series of cold electronic tones sounded, and Kate’s expression grew grim. She quickly called Lucas but still couldn’t get through! Fificen minutes… Kate quickly reasoned that the distance from Starlight Tower to Eastward was only ten minutes. away. After all, Starlight Tower was located near Eastward. With light traffic and wide roads, ten minutes was enough for Eric to reach Eastward. And his phone isn’t being answered. I don’t know if something happened or if there’s no signal! Kate had lost interest in anything else that might happen next. She couldn’t spare a thought for anything other than grabbing Hendrick’s sleeve tightly and tremblingly saying, “Hendrick, take me to Eastward, quickly!” Her voice was incredibly urgent, her face filled with anxiety. Hendrick didn’t ask why. He decisively grabbed Kate’s hand. “Let’s go!” Miles had been conversing with other designers and members of the judging panel. However, he felt puzzled when he saw Hendrick and Kate hastily rushing out. He called out from afar, “Mrs. Davison!” Miles separated from the crowd and hurried after them, asking with confusion, “What’s going on? Did something happen?” He looked at Kate’s pale face, even her lips devoid of colour, her expression filled with anxiety. Her eyes showed nothing but confusion. It was the first time he had seen Kate so anxious and out of control. What on earth had happened? “There’s no time to explain…” Kate hurriedly walked outside, saying, “Go to Davison Group and get Lucas to bring some people over. We need to go to Eastward right away!” Then Kate, without considering anything else, immediately called George and instructed him to quickly bring people to Eastward. George, who answered the phone, looked bewildered but followed Kate’s instructions. He quickly assembled the team, and several cars roared out of Summer Estate toward Eastward. Balance: 1683 + 874 1 Coins: = 1 Pearls 20% OFF A ہے 0 Kate and Miles‘ departure also drew a lot of attention. “How could they just leave like that? Don’t they still need to give their speeches on stage? Are they leaving just like this?” “I’m afraid there must be something urgent. Ms. Lowe asked Miles to convey that there’s an emergency to deal with.” “Well, she claimed she had no relationship with Miles, but they left together. I don’t believe it’s just a coincidence.” “Who knows? Their affairs are not something we can pry into.” After a few comments, the group moved on from the topic. However, a man in a silver suit adjusted his gold–rimmed glasses and watched in the direction Kate and Miles had left. A cold glint flashed in his eyes. Today’s events had gone beyond his expectations. He hadn’t anticipated that Kate would leave such a mark on her design draft, directly crushing Ruth. The series of strategies he had prepared were rendered useless. Since targeting Kate was no longer an option, he would have to change direction. The man slowly stood up, approached a few writers, whispered something to them, and then quietly left. A name badge with two ornate letters gleaming was pinned to his chest: ‘MC‘. At this moment, Kate sat in Hendrick’s car, her mind entirely focused on Eric. Miles had gone to Davison Group to mobilize personnel, so no one realised that the online public opinion was escalating more seriously.
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Chapter 158 Poach Talent? The farce finally came to an end. Ruth, Maia, and the reporter Ruth bribed to spread the rumours were all taken away directly by Eric’s people. After this brief episode passed, Kate stood on the highest award podium without a doubt, winning the championship of the International Design Competition. Amidst applause from the crowd, Kate also received her certificate, her face adorned with a bright smile as she glanced towards Eric’s direction. Eric’s deep black eyes remained fixed on Kate, filled with tenderness. His lips curved slightly upwards when he saw her glance, responding with a small, gentle smile. Buzz! Eric’s phone in his pocket rang. He frowned and answered the call. His expression immediately turned serious. “I know.” Eric calmly responded and then looked deeply at Kate and a group of people on the stage. He turned away quietly with a hint of resignation. At this moment, countless people surrounded Kate, chatting with her enthusiastically. “Ms. Lowe, your design work is truly outstanding. Would you be interested in joining our design company?” “Ms. Lowe, our design company is internationally contact us if you consider joining!” Here’s my business card. Please “Ms. Lowe, we … ” Miles looked at the group of people who had suddenly changed their faces, flattering and surrounding Kate. He snorted heavily and said, “Are you all going to poach talent for the Davison Group?” Upon hearing the words “Davison Group,” the representatives of the overseas design companies instantly fell silent and broke out in a cold sweat. Exactly… The person in front of them was indeed the champion of the International Design Competition, and she was someone they were eager to win over. But she was Kate Lowe! She was Eric’s wife and undoubtedly a designer at Davison Group! Miles Corporation collaborated with Davison Group, and he had contact with Kate. Didn’t that mean Kate is also a part of the Davison Group? So those people quietly handed over their business cards and explained a few things before Balance: 1683 + 887 1 Coins = 1 Pearls Chapter 158 Poach Talent? Kate breathed a sigh of relief and came down from the crowd’s embrace on stage, feeling somewhat resigned. Finished These people are quite enthusiastic, and their changes of heart are quite fast. Among those who were just chatting with her, there were even some who had previously glared at her and mocked her for not deserving to be in the finals. “Kate, congratulations.” Hendrick walked up to Kate’s side, his gentle face filled with a smile and his eyes full of satisfaction as he looked at Kate. Unconsciously, my sister has become so dazzling. No, she should have been this dazzling all along. It’s just that she mistook the person and chose the wrong path in the past, which led to her talents being hidden. Now, she is the way she should be! “Thank you, Hendrick.” Kate smiled as she glanced over to where Eric had been sitting, only to find an empty seat. Eric had already left. Kate furrowed her brows, scanning the whole venue, but she couldn’t find any trace of Eric. Even the bodyguards he had brought with him were nowhere to be seen! Oh no! Kate’s heart suddenly surged with a foreboding feeling. Her heart raced wildly, and she subconsciously grabbed Hendrick’s sleeve, her voice trembling as she asked, “Hendrick, did you notice when Eric left?” Hendrick paused momentarily, then said, “It was right after you received your award. He took a phone call and hurriedly left. Must have been something urgent at the company.” After speaking, Hendrick looked at Kate’s troubled expression and suddenly realised something. “What’s wrong, Kate? Did something happen?” Kate took a deep breath. “How long has it been?” Hendrick recalled. “Hmm… It’s been about fifteen minutes.”
Chapter 157 How Useless Ruth struggled with all her might, attempting to break free from the grip of those bodyguards, but she unquestionably failed. With icy cold eyes, Kate looked at Ruth, scoffed, and then withdrew her gaze. Her eyes slowly scanned the people below the stage, eventually settling on Maia. After noticing Kate’s gaze, Maia looked back at her calmly, her expression unchanged as if the previous events had no impact on her and were of no concern. “Ms. Bowman, I’m quite curious about something.” Kate spoke slowly, carrying a cold edge, “How did Ruth get into my office? There must be someone helping her behind the scenes. What do you think?” Maia remained calm, her face showing no change. After hearing Kate’s words, she merely furrowed her brows slightly. “Mrs. Davison, perhaps what you’re saying is true, but why ask me? I’m not Ruth. How would I know who’s helping her?” Her eyes showed a hint of confusion as she continued, “You’re not suggesting that I helped Ruth, are you?” Kate looked at her, a cold smile playing on her lips. “Wasn’t it Maia met Kate’s cold and unabashed gaze, feeling a sudden shiver of unease and a bit of panic. Still, she quickly suppressed it and continued with furrowed brows, “Mrs. Davison, I know you don’t like me, but I … ” “I don’t want to hear your explanation.” Kate cut off Maia’s words coldly, not bothering to say more. She raised her hand and played a segment of surveillance video. It was the entire process of Ruth stealing her designs Earlier in the video, a scene showed Ruth and Maia conspiring together! The conversation between the two was also clearly audible to everyone present. “Ms. Bowman, can you help me enter Kate’s office?” “Of course. I’m on duty tonight, and I’ll tamper with the surveillance for you to get in. And … bring out what you want.” “Why are you helping me?” “Because… I want to ruin Kate!” Balance: 1683 + 900 1 Coins 1 Pearls Chapter 157 How Useless Finished Kate looked at them with icy cold eyes and chuckled disdainfully. “What a pity. I’ve seen through all of your plans. It’s not me who will be ruined, but you.” When they decided to go against her, the outcome was already inevitable. Eric’s cold gaze fell on Maia, and without needing to say more, his bodyguards quickly stepped forward and tightly restrained her! The other participating designers and the judging panel blinked in confusion. No one had expected the competition finals to devolve into such chaos. What had been a well–organized design competition had now turned into a mess. Here, in the Starlight Tower, they witnessed a spectacle unfold before their eyes. And at this moment, on a higher floor of the building, a woman in a black suit looked down from above, overseeing the entire venue. She observed Ruth and Maia being restrained, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. Her icy gaze fell upon them, murmuring, “How useless.” Then, she silently turned and left. The chaotic scene finally came under control. W photoshopped, and the Someone pointed out that all the photos of Miles and Kate together ones that weren’t photoshopped were deliberately framed to look misleading. This was a setup intended to frame Kate and Miles. However, they had already proven their innocence. Eric’s people also controlled and took away the reporter who period of chaos, the International Design Competition retu. Pread the rumours. After a brief participant. … Read More “Reborn of Kate Chapter 157” »
Chapter 156 The Unique Mark All eyes fell on Kate’s design drawings, as everyone wanted to know what exclusive marks Kate had left on them. At the same time, they were eager to find out which of the two, Kate or Ruth, was the real plagiarist. Taking in the gaze of everyone present, Kate calmly curved her lips into a slight smile, a hint of mockery in her eyes. She opened several of her design drawings and then, in a certain order, laid them out horizontally and vertically, reordering and rearranging them. Afterwards, everyone’s eyes widened in disbelief. After placing all these design drawings on a single surface and piecing them together, specific lines formed two letters unmistakably: ‘EK‘. This was Kate’s trump card left on the design drawings, something Ruth would never have expected! Kate continued slowly, her voice steady and authoritative. “As everyone knows, I am Eric’s wife. So, on this set of design drawings, I used the initial letters from both of our names and transformed them into this exclusive mark. “Only by assembling the design drawings in a specific order can it be revealed.” Kate calmly pulled down her design drawings and then looked at Ruth with a smile that was not quite a smile. “Ruth, do you dare to come up and open your design drawings?” Ruth’s face turned pale. She clenched her fists tightly, completely ught off guard by Kate’s move. Thinking about the “EK” letters she had just seen, Ruth felt disgusted. With all eyes on her and Ruth hesitating to move, someone from the judging panel spoke up, “Contestant No. 9, open your design drawings! Otherwise, regardless of the outcome, you will face permanent blacklisting in the design community.” Ruth’s face instantly turned pale! THE R This forced her to step forward and open her design drawings. If she opened them and Kate’s exclusive mark was found, it would prove the accusation of plagiarism against her. But right now, she had no other choice. Ruth’s eyes darted in panic, looking like she was trying to find someone. However, she didn’t find the person she was looking for after scanning the surroundings. Balance: 1683 * 926 1 Coins = 1 Pearls 1231 PM d Chapter 156 The Unique Mark With a calm expression, Kate operated the mouse a few times and arranged Ruth’s design. drawings in order. The “EK” mark appeared prominently. This directly proved that Ruth had indeed copied Kate’s design! For a moment, there was an uproar among the people present. Finished Those who were initially biased and believed that Kate had copied and stolen Ruth’s design felt a burning sensation on their faces. They even mocked Kate and clamoured to have her disqualified from the competition! Now it appeared that the one who might be disqualified was Ruth, who previously confidently claimed that everyone entered the finals based on merit alone! The people who once agreed with her words now scorn her just as much. Various looks of disgust and ridicule were directed at Ruth. “Contestant No. 9 stole another person’s design work. Disqualify her from the finals and permanently blacklist her from the design community! The design community … does not welcome such unethical behaviour!” The judging panel directly reached their verdict! “No. I didn’t. I …” … Read More “Reborn of Kate Chapter 156” »
Chapter 155 I’m Just Stating the Facts Upon seeing these surveillance videos, Ruth’s face turned pale as a sheet. She never expected that Miles would have kept surveillance videos, seemingly carrying them with him and having them prepared well in advance. Could it be that Miles and Kate saw through my plan long ago? No, that’s impossible! My plan was flawless! How could it be so easily exposed? Moreover, I still have a trump card. What I need to do now is stay calm. I must remain calm! Ruth took a deep breath, slowly calming her emotions. She still looked at Miles with red eyes, her voice choked up. “Mr. Miles, I don’t know why you’re targeting me like this, I, I … “” She covered her face and started crying, gasping between sobs. “Everyone in the company knows it was you who kept looking for me. “It was, clearly it was Ruth’s tearful plea once again shifted the attitudes of the crowd, leaving them uncertain and silent, watching them both. It was too hard to take sides. Both had evidence, and these people who didn’t know or understand anything were better to watch silently from the sidelines. “Indeed, Mr. Miles has been looking for Ms. Robertson all along.” A voice suddenly rängorba The speaker was Kate’s old acquaintance, Maia Bowman, the Chief Designer of Davison Group. At this moment, Maia stood up in the audience seats, frowning as she looked at Miles, her voice calm. “Mr. Miles is looking for Ms. Robertson and occasionally visits Mrs. Davison’s office.” Maia’s words were simple and calm, without hinting at falsehood. She was speaking the truth, yet her words caused a shift in the way people looked at Miles and Kate. The words spoken by Maia, the Chief Designer of Davison Group, surely couldn’t be false, right? Kate’s cold gaze fell on Maia, and she curled her lips mockingly, saying, “And then? What are you trying to say? That Miles wants to take advantage of Ruth, and at the same time, he and I have an improper relationship?” Maia’s expression remained unchanged. “I’m just stating what I know. These things are not exactly secrets.” She paused for a moment, then slowly continued, “As for how others speculate, I suppose I can’t control that. I can’t influence what others think. I’m just stating the facts.” Balance: 1683 + 926 1 Coins 1 Pearls 12:31 PM d Chapter 155 I’m Just Stating the Facts Finished Ruth listened to her words and was almost about to burst out laughing. She looked provocatively at Kate, her eyes filled with satisfaction. Seeing Ruth’s provocative gaze and the onlookers‘ curious expressions, Kate sighed softly. “Huft, I didn’t want to make a scene in this setting and was planning to give you some face. But it’s a pity you don’t cherish this opportunity yourselves.” T Kate looked at Ruth with pity and compassion, then reached out, removed Miles’s USB drive, and reopened her design drawings. Her gaze swept over everyone as she said slowly and distinctly, “From the beginning of my design process, I have left my unique mark on every single design.” Upon hearing Kate’s words, Ruth’s heart skipped a beat. A unique mark? Are there unique marks on Kate’s design drawings that she left behind? This could be a bit troublesome! When did she start using her brain? Besides, I had someone look over the design drawings several times to ensure there were no marks before using them confidently. But… now Kate is saying that she left a unique mark? Kate looked at Ruth’s changing expression and continued calmly, “After all, I am participating in the finals of the International Design Competition, and there are people with malicious. intentions watching me. Taking some precautions is quite reasonable, don’t you think?” Send Gifts 20
Chapter 154 The So–Called Evidence This statement once again put Miles in a difficult position. Miles squinted dangerously at Ruth. “I’ve been pursuing you relentlessly? I’m sorry, Contestant No. 9, I think you’ve got that wrong.” Miles pointed at the photos on the big screen, sneering. “You accused me of having an affair with Mrs. Davison, and the photos are right here. If these photos were real, what would they prove? They would prove that Mrs. Davison and I have a deep involvement. “Regarding figure and appearance, how could you compare to Mrs. Davison? So, where do you get the confidence to think I’m pursuing you relentlessly? Where did I give you that impression, or are you just too selfish and self–important? “I don’t think I’m blind. With Mrs. Davison as such a great partner, would I even look at you?” Miles‘ words were indeed a direct hit. Many people instinctively looked at Kate first, then turned their gaze to Ruth. Yes, Kate was considerably prettier than Ruth in terms of beauty and shape. They could not be compared to each other! So, what Ruth said just now… Its credibility quickly decreased. Ruth’s expression clouded, and she hurried to the stage while clutching the USB drive. “I had planned to keep this to myself, but Mr. Miles, since you refuse to admit anything, I have to defend my rights and prove my innocence,” she added, her voice strangled with emotion. She pushed past the still somewhat stunned reporters and connected her USB drive. The photos inside were displayed on the big screen. They were intimate photos of Miles and Ruth. asion Ruth’s face showed fear and throughout the photos, while Miles displayed aggression, as if … Ruth was being bullied by Miles. There were photos from different angles. Ruth’s body trembled, tears streaming down her face as she choked out, “I’m a designer at Lowe Group. Our design department at Lowe Group and Miles Corporation have a collaborative project. Mr. Miles often called me to his office under the pretext of project reviews … “And then he would touch me inappropriately in his office because he has an independent office. I, I … I could only endure it and find an opportunity to leave evidence! Today, I gathered the courage to bring these things to light. I, I… Ruth could hardly speak anymore and was crying even as she said. She was limited to silent sobs. Balance: 1 Coins 1683 + 939 1 Pearls 元 12:31 Chapter 154 The So–Called Evidence Ruth by telling her not to cry, while others called Miles a sc*m. Miles, being criticised, looked both innocent and speechless. Finished 助 He slowly stood up, his sharp aquamarine eyes piercing towards Ruth. A cold smirk played on his lips as he said, “Are you going to claim there’s surveillance in the office that can prove everything you’re saying is true?” He paused for a moment, his voice cold. “And, have you run out of tricks? If you have, Mrs. Davison and I will start to fight back.” Ruth hesitated for a moment, then choked out, “I didn’t use any tricks. I’m telling the truth… She cried even harder. Miles ignored her and strode onto the stage, connecting his prepared USB drive. Then, one segment after another, surveillance videos began to play. Ruth actively approached Miles, feigned accidents to embrace him, intentionally approached Miles, followed his footsteps… Ruth looked like she was holding on to Miles in the video. Even yet, Miles purposefully avoided her and desired no close relationship with her! This segment of the surveillance video directly refuted the so–called “evidence” presented by Ruth.
Chapter 153 Does Not Deserve to Be in Finals Although the International Design Competition didn’t attract a large audience or have a big following, this news that came out this time was indeed explosive. The wife of Eric, CEO of Davison Group, Kate Lowe, was suspected of having an improper relationship with the internationally renowned designer Miles! Many photos flooded the internet, spreading news of Kate’s alleged plagiarism and affair with Miles, among other things. It completely dominated the headlines. Ruth smirked with satisfaction, her lips curved in a pleased smile. She looked at Kate on the stage, who remained calm and composed, feeling extremely pleased with herself. Kate… This time, I will ruin your reputation! Even though most of those photos were fabricated, some were real, taken of Kate and Miles in the office, deliberately chosen from tricky angles to make them appear highly intimate. “Fabricating rumours with edited photos is illegal, you know that?” Miles stared coldly at the reporter, a hint of murderous intent in his eyes. At the same time, he glanced instinctively at Eric. Eric, I’ve never had any intimate contact with your wife! These photos are all edited, rumours, and slander! I wouldn’t dare even glance at your wife, let alone end up in bed with her! Those who edited these photos must have no common sense! With a half–smile, Kate looked at the reporter and said slowly, “Is are not impressive.” at all you have? Your methods Eric’s face darkened. His deep gaze fixed on the reporter, his mind already considering how to deal with this person. He didn’t like these photos, even if they were edited. Alright, let’s have the legal department of Davison Group prepare a cease and desist letter. “Kate, you stole someone else’s design drafts and used improper means to drop into the finals of the International Design Competition. Miles must have told you about your design ideas, right? No matter how you disguise it, you can’t hide the fact that you have an improper relationship with Miles!” The reporter faced Eric’s cold stare but continued to accuse Kate relentlessly. A judging panel member spoke softly, “Such misconduct is a stain on the design industry. What qualifications does someone like this have to be in the finals?” Balance: 1683 + 952 1 Coins = 1 Pearls Chapter 153 Does Not Deserve to Be in Finals “Yes, cancel Kate’s participation qualification!” Finished A group of people chorused loudly, looking at Kate with angry gazes, intent on driving her off the stage. Under the scrutiny of so many angry eyes, Kate smiled. Her smile was fearless, her red lips curved upwards, and her face calm and mocking as she looked at Ruth. “So, this is all you’re capable of. Photoshopping some baseless pictures to spread rumours, leading others to misunderstand me and Miles. “Hmm… Let me guess. Are you trying to destroy me, or are you trying to destroy Miles? Oh, I guess the people behind you probably want to destroy both of us.” Miles‘ solemn gaze swept across half the venue and landed on Ruth. His eyes were filled with coldness. “Contestant No. 9, so this is your way of getting my of getting my attention?” Ruth’s expression changed when Miles spoke, realising at that moment that this trap was aimed at Kate and Miles himself! However, after qualifying to drop into the finals of the International Design Competition, she realised that many people were even more talented and charming than Miles. In her heart, Miles was no longer someone she felt compelled to pursue. Ruth’s expression was indifferent as she furrowed her brows and looked at Miles. Her voice carried a hint of detachment. “Mr. Miles, I don’t understand what you mean. When did I try to get your attention?” Miles and Kate had already anticipated this version of Ruth’s reply. However, Ruth paused for a moment and continued with some disdain, “Besides, Mr. Miles, it was you pursued … Read More “Reborn of Kate Chapter 153” »
Chapter 152 A Sordid Affair Kate stood on the stage, looking directly at Ruth with a straightforward gaze. Her voice conveyed mockery as she said, “Ruth, do you have anything else to say now?” Ruth clenched her fists tightly. She felt that the people around her looked at her with mockery and disgust. However, she took a deep breath and said in a muffled voice, “Kate, I have nothing to say.” Her eyes reddened, and she choked, “I … I know I can’t compare to you in anything. Whether it’s family background or connections, I can’t compare to you. “Let’s just say… I plagiarised, I stole your design draft.” Ruth’s voice was filled with extreme grievance. She collapsed into her seat with a wretched smile, two streams of clear tears running down her face. On stage, Kate raised her eyebrows. She looked coldly at Ruth, the mockery in her heart growing even stronger. It seems that Ruth still has a trick up her sleeve. I wonder what it could be. Hmph … No matter what it is, I can handle it! “Contestant No. 9, what do you mean by that? What do you mean, ‘Let’s just say I stole your design draft‘? What’s yours is yours!” A middle–aged man on the judging panel furrowed his brows and spoke up. His cold and authoritative gaze first landed on Kate and then on Ruth. With a firm and powerful voice, he said, “If there is any hidden truth, feel free to reveal it!” At this moment, a designer looked at Kate, furrowing his brows as he spoke, “Are you Kate? The young lady of the Lowe Group, the wife of Eric, the CEO of Davison Group, Kate Lowe?” Kate looked calmly at the people below the stage and nodded. “That’s right, I am Kate Lowe. What? Do you think I’m using my status to suppress and overpower Ruth?” “Isn’t that what you’re doing?” Suddenly, a reporter in the audience spoke up excitedly, holding a camera in his hand. His eyes were full of coldness and disdain as he looked at Kate. “Ms. Lowe, isn’t it true that you can drop into the final of the International Design Competition all because of Miles? Huh!” His gaze then turned to Eric, his voice cold and heavily tinged with mockery. “I wonder if Mr. Davison knows the sordid affair between you and Miles!” This statement directly attacked Kate, Eric, and Miles. Kate’s gaze turned suddenly cold, her voice icy and her sharp gaze directly fixed on the reporter. She asked, “What do you mean?” Balance: 1683 + 966 1 Coins =1 1 Pearls 12:30 PM Chapter 152 A Sordid Affair Finished said firmly. “This is slander! You need evidence to speak. What do you mean by a sordid affair? Explain yourself!” Eric’s cold gaze instantly locked onto the reporter, his voice carrying an icy chill. He said, “Baseless accusations deserve severe consequences. I wouldn’t mind having your tongue cut out if you continue to speak without evidence.” The reporter was chilled by these three icy, sharp gazes, especially Eric’s. However, he took a deep breath and raised the camera in his hand, declaring loudly, “The photos inside this camera are the evidence!” He disregarded everyone’s objections and made his way to the stage, then inserted the memory card from his camera into a USB drive. He closed the design draft of Kate’s and opened photo after photo from his camera. Those photos … They were all photos of Kate and Miles together! There were still photos of them together but in different locations. There were photos of them together in the office, in a restaurant, on the street, at the seaside, and even … in bed! He displayed each photo on the big screen, showing Miles and Kate in intimate and ambiguous poses. After a mat After these photos were displayed, the whole venue erupted into an The reporters in the back row frantically clicked their shutters, capturing photos of the images on the screen. Then, a storm of public opinion quickly erupted online!
Chapter 151 Why Rush Finished Kate stood confidently on the stage as she observed Ruth, who was seated in the contestant’s chair with a pained expression and slightly red eyes. Ruth always portrayed herself as a victim, a strategy she was employing even now. With ambiguous words and a vulnerable demeanour, she could elicit protective instincts and sympathy from those around her. The designers who had initially judged her now glared at her, and even the judges on the panel wore displeased expressions. Miles remained composed. He understood Kate’s strategy, though he felt a touch of nervousness. But thinking of Eric helped him regain his calm. Meanwhile, Kate maintained her poise on the stage and suddenly spoke, “Say whatever I want? Are you trying to showcase how patient you are, enduring my accusations in silence? If you’re truly the creator of this design and not copying mine, shouldn’t you confront me directly instead of painting yourself as the victim? “Why rush to position yourself as the one wronged? “Or are you attempting to persuade everyone that I’m the one who plagiarised your work while you’re the original creator? Otherwise, why accuse me before I’ve had a chance to explain my design concept? “Or is it simply that you can’t bear to listen to me, or you don’t want to allow me to speak and just want to seize this opportunity to make a spectacle?” Kate’s words were sharp and swift, her expression a mix of a smile and a smirk as she continued confidently, “Even if my design is identical to Ruth’s, you all wouldn’t take Ruth’s word alone, would you? “Would it be fair to dismiss me based solely on her claim?” Kate’s words struck the judges on the panel. Her speech cut through the chaos caused by two sets of identical designs and made everyone realise they were influenced by Ruth, who cast herself as the victim. As a result, they had prejudged Kate as the plagiarist. At that moment, a judge from the panel interjected, “Why don’t you explain your design. concept?” Kate responded with a composed smile and immediately stepped into her explanation. Kate spoke calmly as she smoothly articulated her design concept, subtly revealing her intentions and intricate details. 12:30 PM Chapter 151 Why Rush further, their expressions gradually softened. Finished Kate’s design concept proved to be more coherent and logical than Ruth’s! What’s more, astute observers noted distinct differences between Kate’s design and Ruth’s, particularly in the seamless and thoughtful handling of details. TEL Ruth’s face paled. She hadn’t anticipated that Kate would refine her design at the last minute, let alone surpass her design concept by such a margin! Now, several judges were swaying in favour of Kate, and even the glances from the surrounding designers towards her subtly changed. With two identical designs, it was clear that one had plagiarised, or rather, stolen the other’s! Kate observed the reactions below with a slight smile curving her lips as she gracefully bowed to the audience. “That concludes my presentation of the design. I welcome The entire room erupted into applause after her speech. Eric’s deep eyes gazed tenderly at Kate, shimmering with admiration. My Kate… seems destined to shine brightly.
Chapter 150 Intense Scrutiny Kate listened attentively to Ruth’s design concept, maintaining a composed expression but subtly curling her lips in disdain. Ruth’s final design sketches were undeniably identical to hers; they were copied directly from her computer! However, the design concept Ruth presented was notably weak and was far removed from Kate’s genuine design philosophy. As Ruth gracefully bowed and left the stage amid applause, Eric frowned deeply, his eyes flashing with frustration. Masking his emotions, he glanced at Kate, noting her serene demeanour. He forcibly suppressed the anger simmering inside him. Kate had yet to speak up, so he couldn’t afford to act impulsively. “Kate, it’s your turn.” As Ruth passed by Kate after stepping down, she flashed what seemed like a friendly smile, but her eyes betrayed excitement and malice. Kate… Let’s see how you handle this! Because the design sketches had been submitted earlier, Kate couldn’t have anticipated that her displayed sketches would mirror Ruth’s. Furthermore, Ruth had successfully presented her sketches first, which would convince everyone that those designs belonged to her and cast Kate in the light of a plagiarist. Looking at Ruth icily, Kate chuckled disdainfully and didn’t bother acknowledging her. With a poised demeanour, she ascended the platform. Her refined and dignified presence naturally drew eyes towards her. all Among the audience were not only designers and judges but also numerous reporters. Kate had become a prominent figure in Capital City, hence several cameras were focused on her, especially at Ruth’s insistence. Standing confidently at the forefront, Kate casually revealed her own design sketches. Instantly, the room erupted into a stir! These sketches were identical to the ones Ruth had just presented! Ruth’s face drained of colour. She gasped, her hand flying to her mouth in disbelief and shock as she stared at Kate. “Kate, why are your design sketches the same as mine? You…. Balance 1683-99 1 Coins 1 Pearls 11:53 AM ₫ ₫ Chapter 150 Intense Scrutiny Several members of the judging panel immediately wore grim expressions. +5 Pearls Even before Kate could begin explaining her design concept, an enraged voice from the jury interrupted. “Contestant number seven, why are your design sketches identical to contestant number nine’s? Are you aware that plagiarism is the most despised act in the design industry?” “How dare you come to an international design competition with copied work… you can disrespect all of us?” “Exactly! People like you don’t deserve to be part of the design industry!” Do you think “Who recommended this contestant? She’s a shameless copycat who made it to the finals of an international design competition!” “Disqualify her!” The other competing designers also glared at Kate with visible anger in their eyes. Eric’s fists clenched tightly. His icy stare scanned the speakers, committing their faces to memory. gaze Meanwhile, Kate stood calmly at the center of the stage, under the intense scrutiny. Her cold swept across the room as she scoffed and retorted, “I plagiarised? Why don’t you accuse her of plagiarism instead? Just because she presented hers first, you’re quick to label me as the culprit? “She didn’t even grasp my design concept. Based on vague and unclear ideas, she wants to claim my hard work as hers? She can dream on!” Kate’s voice was steady and forceful, momentarily silencing everyone in the room. Ruth clenched her fists tightly, staring at Kate with a grim smile. “Kate… Say whatever you want.”