Each word was spoken with such force that Reina felt as if they were hammers that kept striking her body. The reporters were stunned. They could no longer defend Reina against their conscience. What North said made sense. Why did Reina keep saying that she did not copy anyone’s ideas? Because she had her fans serving as her witnesses!But what exactly could the fans prove? Fans were entities who sacrificed all their intellect to their celebrities and were the most irrational creatures in the world!“Based on the design alone, I would never have thought that it’s part of a couple’s brooch set. But after seeing the other half from North Myers, I finally realize that there are certain things you simply can’t copy!”“Reina Myers is so shameless. This is North Myers’s design, and she stole it, but that’s not all. She even wanted to ruin the original creator’s reputation. She must really think she’s something else just because she has fans.”“Her fans kept calling North a b*tch and s
The people were confused. “What did she mean by that? Could it be that Mr. Shelby gave her suggestions in order to set Reina Myers up?”“Makes sense. After this comes to light, Reina Myers will end up as the plagiarizer, and she won’t be able to inherit Myers Corporation.”“If Mr. Shelby is the one masterminding this, then Reina Myers might not even know that she stole North Myers’s idea.”Mr. Shelby saw Linda’s gaze, and he trembled. He put on an expression as if he had given up on fighting back. “That’s right! I did it! I did it all for Ms. North! Mr. Henry is useless and has his judgment clouded by you! How can he even think about handing the company over to his stepdaughter?! I can’t just watch Myers Corporation be driven to ruin!”Then, he looked at North. “Ms. North, I’m sorry! I wanted to accuse Reina Myers of plagiarism after the brooch designs came out, but her fans were faster! I’m sorry you had to go through that!”Reina cried softly, as if she had suffered greatly.
The gasps and exclamations drew nearer. As an A-list actor, Marlin had fans all over the world, and everyone was excited to see him. “It’s Marlin Brandy!”“He’s at the entrance!”“My God… It wasn’t a rumor… Marlin Brandy has really come to Myers Corporation’s banquet for Reina Myers!”“I’m so jealous…”Linda became really excited. “Henry! Marlin Brandy is a very important figure! We can’t be poor hosts to him! Let’s go welcome him!”Henry smoothed out his suit. “Reina, come with me.”The plagiarism case was put behind them, just like that. Reina became the center of attention again. Under everyone’s gazes and together with Henry, she strode to the entrance like a victor. Linda went over to North and mocked her, “See that? Not only did the plagiarism accusation not ruin Reina’s reputation, but it also ended up with everyone pitying her even more. North, you can’t win against me!”North just smoothed out her hair. “I sure hope you can remain this confident later.”Linda fro
Henry was really satisfied. “Alright. This way, Mr. Marlin.”When the people saw that Reina had actually managed to ask Marlin to come, they were really jealous of her. As for Reina, she was practically vibrating with excitement. Marlin had actually come! This was great! She had actually managed to secure a business partnership with the Brandy family for Myers Corporation! She was already bound to become the successor!No matter how jealous or envious North was of her, she could only watch. At this moment, all the glory belonged to Reina!Henry’s excitement was reflected on his face. “Mr. Marlin, what’s the business cooperation you’re talking about?”Marlin’s expression did not change as he said, “I heard that you’re going to announce your successor today. Since I’m not the star of the day, I should let you take care of the matters at your company first. We can talk about our partnership later.”He wanted to make sure that Reina was the successor before he continued with the
Marlin said firmly, “Mr. Henry, I do indeed want to work with Myers Corporation’s successor, but that’s only because I thought that it would be North Myers, the rightful successor!”…North?!Linda’s face turned pale while Reina staggered. Her lips even quivered nonstop. Henry was stunned. “Mr. Marlin, I think you’re mistaken. North is just a useless country bumpkin. My most outstanding daughters are Reina and Melinda—”“Mr. Henry, you’re the one who’s mistaken!” Marlin then said, “Myers Corporation was created by Estella Smithson, who is also North Myers’s mother. It’s only natural for North to inherit it! Yet, you decided to scam me with your stepdaughter despite knowing that I wanted to work with Myers Corporation!”Henry looked like his mind had gone blank. “No! That’s not what I meant!”He was not talking about Reina? How could it be? But North was just a country bumpkin!Marlin sneered. “I was only playing nice with you and Reina Myers on North’s behalf. I wasn’t expecti
She set someone else up for her own personal interest. How could she be fit to be Myers Corporation’s successor?North’s gaze turned sharp. “Are you saying that I worked together with Mr. Shelby to set Reina up and that I’m a horrible person? Is that it?”For some reason, Linda panicked. “Y-Yes!”Suddenly, North smiled. “I think so too.”The crowd was stunned. Did North know what she was saying? She thought that the one who planned this whole thing was a horrible person? She was practically insulting herself that way!“Since Marlin Brandy is here, I might as well make things clear.” North leveled Mr. Shelby a meaningful look. “I bribed you and asked you to give suggestions to Reina in order to make it seem like she copied my design, is that right?”Mr. Shelby broke out in a cold sweat, but he no longer had a way out of the situation. “I’m sorry I let you down, Ms. North, but I’m willing to shoulder all responsibility, don’t worry. But you did indeed give me the order to do so.
Everyone at the center of the banquet hall was stunned by the turn of events. Reina bribed Mr. Shelby. She did indeed plagiarize North’s design and also accused her of plagiarism. It was all for the sake of becoming Myers Corporation’s successor. North was the one who was set up and who had mud thrown on her. What would have happened to her if Marlin Brandy had not helped her?“Ms. North is so pitiful…”“They’ve seriously widened my eyes. The entire Myers family is full of shameless b*stards, and Reina Myers is even a celebrity! But she set up her own sister!”“Mr. Henry must know about it too. He knows exactly what will happen to North Myers after she’s disowned and accused of plagiarism. He just wants her dead!”Henry’s face turned red, and he felt faint. “What nonsense… I’m North’s father—”“Bah! How can you even call yourself a father at this point?!”“But with how things are right now, will Marlin Brandy still want to work with Myers Corporation?”North twirled her hair
When did Gerald get here?!Did he hear anything important?Gerald’s eyes flashed with something unidentifiable as he smiled. “I heard something about Star just now, so I’m a little curious.”North stammered, “Oh, yes, that’s right. Marlin, let me introduce you. This is—”“Hello, Mr. Gerald.” Marlin extended his hand. “We meet again.”A dangerous glare shone in Gerald’s eyes. “Indeed. I wasn’t expecting you to come to Peacevale.”North blinked. “Wait. You two know each other?”Marlin had met the Howard family many years ago and watched their family drama unfold. He was simply not expecting the “son” the Howard family looked down on to be Gerald. At that time, Gerald had just returned to the Howard family, and he was at the lowest point of his life. He had climbed to his position from the bottom of society, but his eyes shone with a wild, aggressive glare. They had met again ten years later, and Gerald had become the famed leader of the Howard family. Gerald said coolly, “We