ALL eyes turned to Stella. Accusations of plagiarism filled the air.
“Plagiarism is disgraceful! Who is this woman? How dare she compete without the skill?”
“Lower your voice! Remember Stella? She’s the PR officer from Prosperity Group. Remember when Vivien publicly apologized to her on the internet?”
“Yes, I recall that incident. A PR officer joining the KlassicLuxe Design Competition. Who would believe she lacks the background?”
“She probably only got in because of Matthew’s influence, and now she’s resorted to plagiarism. It’s utterly shameful.”
Amidst the chatter, Slater called for silence.
His gaze fixed on Stella as he inquired, “Do you have any evidence to prove that you did not plagiarize?”
Stella felt despondent.
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Zola’s irrefutable evidence rendered her words powerless.
She clenched her fists, desperately wanting to explain herself, yet feeling utterly helpless.
How had her own design turned against her, branding her a plagiarist?
Slater’s expression darkened as he received no response from Stella.
His voice lowered as he asked again, “Stella, do you possess any evidence to affirm that this design is indeed your creation?”
Stella pursed her lips, shook her head, and replied softly, “I have no other evidence.”
The crowd erupted once more.
Hearing this, Slater frowned.
Zola breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn’t anticipated Stella would be so unprepared.
She had feared that Docie’s plan might be too risky, but it appeared she had overestimated Stella.
Zola’s eyes gleamed with smug satisfaction. Her gaze remained fixed on Stella, her determination clear.
She didn’t merely want Stella to lose; she intended to leave her with no room to escape.
Zola asserted arrogantly, “Stella, you must apologize to me immediately and leave here, or else, expect to receive a formal letter from my lawyer!”
Her words were dripping with arrogance, her tone unwavering.
Stillness fell upon Slater as he regarded Stella, his expression devoid of emotion.
“If you lack evidence, does that mean you plagiarized Zola?”