That smile left Stella momentarily entranced, yet it also filled her with an inexplicable sense of relief.
She couldn’t help but return the smile, then redirected her gaze to Slater.
Slater, engrossed in the document, went through a series of emotions before finally closing it and addressing Stella’s direction.
“What a shame…”
Anxiety gripped Stella.
Zola, on the other hand, folded her arms triumphantly, a proud smile etched on her face.
But in the very next moment, Slater’s tone changed.
“Stella is, in fact, the original designer.”
Zola’s confident grin froze in place. Before she could react, Slater displayed the document handed to him by Matthew for all to see.
“This document holds the records for intellectual property rights, and the date-no later than the 25th-precedes Zola’s. Even more crucially, Stella’s registration has been officially approved.”
He scanned the audience and continued, “In fact, we have over twenty pages of registration forms, a comprehensive record of Stella’s design, including every detail, concept, and more. It is far more comprehensive than Zola’s evidence.”
Stella was left dumbfounded.
So that was why Matthew had requested her design drawing that day?
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The mystery in her mind unraveled swiftly.
Matthew’s composed voice broke the silence.
“Stella is a senior member of Prosperity Group. To protect the creative work of our employee, we filed for Stella’s design achievements in advance…”
He fixed his icy gaze on Zola and concluded icily, “You are the true plagiarist.”
Slater handed the document back to Matthew, his gaze now fixed on Zola with icy detachment.
“Zola, do you have anything else to say?”
Panic etched itself onto Zola’s face. She raised her eyes, accidentally locking onto Matthew’s frigid gaze. A chill ran down her spine, forcing her to take an involuntary step back.
“I didn’t plagiarize.”
Slater arched an eyebrow, lips pursed, his demeanor indifferent.
Zola took his silence as an invitation to continue. Growing bolder, she ground her teeth and pointed an accusing finger at Stella.
“It was Stella who stole my idea and had it registered. The real plagiarist here is Stella, not me!”