The online uproar had reached a fever pitch.In the venue, many people were already pointing fingers at Quinn."Ms. Jowell, even if you're the president of Four Seasons Incorporated and wealthy, that doesn't give you the right to bully others like this!""Exactly! We're all right here! If they're this brazen now, what would happen if we weren't around? They'd trample over Logan!"Xavier frowned. What was wrong with these people? How could they display such hostility toward Nadia and Quinn when no evidence had emerged since the incident began?Xavier took Quinn's hand. "Let me handle this." His methods were always the quickest.However, Quinn shook her head. "No, Nads has worked too hard for this show. I won't let anyone ruin her efforts."Nadia's achievements today were all her own hard work, and nobody should be allowed to tarnish that."Logan, you claim Nadia plagiarized, but you have no evidence. However, I do have proof of your plagiarism."She had been fiddling with her p
"Am I being too kind to you? This is your design, you say? Go out there and tell everyone I plagiarized your work, then! Do you really think anyone would believe you? I like your work because I acknowledge your talent in design, so stop making a scene," Logan said in the video.The young lady was pushed to the ground. At that moment, the sky opened up, and it started to pour. She pounded her fists on the ground.She thought she had found love, but Logan had never cared for her at all. He had only wanted her design from the very start.How could someone be so cruel?A murmur of shock swept through the crowd.Logan accused Nadia of plagiarism, yet he had no evidence. But now, Logan's own guilt was undeniable."Do you all want to know what happened to the young lady who was deceived out of both her love and her designs?" Quinn asked.All eyes turned back to her, and she played another video.This time, it showed news of that young lady jumping off a building.Such a young, innoce
Logan continued to struggle on the ground, but the crowd merely watched him with cold indifference.This guy was truly despicable. He specifically targeted naive young women and ruined their lives. And those young women he deceived were truly talented.At that moment, the family of the lady who had taken her life rushed in after seeing the trending news."Logan Wallace, you murderer! You killed my daughter!"The lady's parents and relatives launched into a furious attack. They kicked and punched Logan as he lay on the ground.They had worked so hard to raise their daughter. Only they knew how much they spent on nurturing her talent for her to attend a design school.But now, thanks to this monster, she was gone before she could even shine.Others in the crowd looked on. Anyone could understand why the victim's family would react so violently.The spectators felt a collective sorrow for the young lady. How hopeless must she have felt to choose such a tragic end?Someone must ha
Nadia felt utterly exhausted after the whirlwind of the day. Thankfully, the outcome had been positive."Quinny, I'm so glad I had you by my side. If it weren't for you all, I would have completely broken down like that girl."The feeling of being wronged was terrible. Only those who had experienced the sense of powerlessness could truly understand.Quinn wrapped her arm around Nadia's shoulder."You wouldn't, Nads. You're always strong. Even without me, you would have handled this situation just fine."As Nadia's best friend, Quinn couldn't bear to see her go through such pain. She hoped Nadia would never have to experience that kind of suffering."It might not be all bad, though. At least your brand is getting a lot of attention now," Xavier chimed in. He was seeing it from a different angle."Great designer, you'd better prepare yourself. You're famous now," Quinn joked."By the way, Quinny, are you really going to invest in my brand?""Why would I joke about this? Just go
Listening to music and sipping on drinks was the perfect way to unwind, and Nadia loved this atmosphere.Quinn gave a quick glance at the stage, where the young singer had just looked their way. Their eyes met.Meanwhile, Nadia quickly fell silent. Xavier's intense gaze was somewhat intimidating.This really wasn't a big deal—many young women frequented this place."What do you think of him?" he asked Quinn. He was curious if she was also attracted to this type of guy.Quinn didn't bother responding to his pointless question. "Let's find a spot over there."She felt exhausted today and just wanted to relax with a drink. She did not want to think about anything else.She found a spot to sit down, and the other three joined her.Ian couldn't stop staring at the singer on stage. He didn't think he was any less attractive. Moreover, he could sing too."Nadia, do you like guys who can sing?" he asked suddenly.Nadia nodded enthusiastically. "His voice is amazing! Plus, who doesn't
Ian strummed a few chords on the guitar and quickly found his rhythm.It had been a while since he'd sung, but seeing Nadia gaze at the singer on stage sparked something in him.If she liked guys like that, then he could be one too. He wanted Nadia to notice him as a man, not just as a brotherly figure."This song is for you," he said, not mentioning Nadia's name, but her heart raced at his words.She had always known Ian was a great guy, charming even, but she never considered the possibility of them being together.Now, as he said that, her resolve began to waver. She clutched Quinn's hand tightly. "What do I do, Quinn? I feel like I'm losing control!"Her mind was racing with thoughts she felt she shouldn't entertain."Just go for it! Why deny yourself?"On stage, Ian had started singing. His good looks paired with his beautiful voice made him shine. He wasn't any worse than the singer earlier.Nadia felt as though his performance was meant just for her. She was utterly ent
Quinn shook her head. "No thanks." She didn't want to hear Xavier's confession. Things were fine the way they were."Forget it, then," Xavier huffed. He felt that she was really heartless. He wanted to sing for her, and she didn't even want that.Quinn was speechless.Wasn't he the one who asked? She was just being honest. That shouldn't be wrong. Why was he upset now? How could he be so petty?Quinn continued sipping her drink. Alcohol really did help her relax.In the bar, someone was celebrating a birthday, and they started singing the birthday song.Nadia nudged Quinn. "Quinny, your birthday is coming up soon. What are you planning to do? It's been ages since we celebrated together. I'm definitely celebrating with you this time."For the past five years, all Nadia could do on Quinn's birthday was make a phone call. Just thinking about it made her feel sad."I'm not doing anything special."Quinn was turning 20. She wasn't into celebrating birthdays anymore."How could you
"I'm going to the restroom," Nadia made an excuse to leave.Upon seeing this, Quinn followed. What was Nadia even thinking? If she didn't want Ian to go, she should just say it directly.Why make herself suffer alone?When Nadia came out of the restroom, she found Quinn already waiting. She was lazily leaning against the railing. That pose was as alluring as ever.However, many people didn't dare approach her. Now, Quinn had a complex vibe, and most people wouldn't dare provoke her.Nadia walked over and leaned on the railing beside her."What's wrong? Can't bear to see Ian leave? If you really can't, just tell him you like him. Wouldn't that solve everything?"If Nadia asked Ian to stay, he definitely wouldn't leave.Nadia shook her head."He's still young. His future holds endless possibilities. He's going back to take an exam. How can I stop him?"Ian was going for the exam for a research institute. That was the dream of so many people. How could she hold him back? To her,