"Do you think Barbara earned her reputation on her own? I heard she was the head of the design team at The Velvet before she left. With that kind of authority, who would dare to question her actions? Just look at the jewelry she designed for Kayla. It lacks creativity. It's just a jumble of tacky elements," said someone from the crowd."I find Chad to be the most shameless one in this scenario. When Maggie was plagiarized in Grandeur Gallery and exposed the culprit, he blacklisted her. Now that she left them and joined a new company, she still gets plagiarized by his associates. Did Maggie kill someone in her past life or something? Why do they keep targeting her?""Birds of a feather flock together. None of them are good people.""The integration of the logo is rather smart. Maggie sure is something special. Are these pendants only for old clients? What about potential new clients?""I want one too."Barbara's expression turned ashen. She could not fathom why Maggie had not broug
"I-I let my emotions get the better of me. I didn't think it through. And, Barbara manipulated me. She's the one who plagiarized Maggie's work. If you want to hold someone accountable, she's the one."Chad shifted the blame onto Barbara, trying to distance himself.Stella did not believe his nonsense. She knew that Barbara would not act brazenly if no one backed her up behind the scenes.Barbara grew anxious before Stella could say anything. "Mr. Benson, I came here at your request. Why are you pushing everything on me?"'What a fool! Does she think that her previous outburst wasn't enough?' Chad's voice was stern. "What do you mean you came at my request? Don't be silly. When you gave me the design, you told me it was your original work. That's why I put my position on the line and help you fight for your rights. But, it turns out that you have deceived me. I literally said so many good things about you to the boss earlier. Now, you need to go back and explain everything to him yo
"Guys, that piece is made of alloy, and the jade on it is just leftover scraps. It's so thin that the raw materials probably cost only a few hundred bucks. This is just a marketing strategy to entice people into spending. What's there to brag about?" Someone from the crowd said."Well, someone's bitter. We have to factor in labor costs. Sure, this thing isn't worth much, but they're giving away thousands of it for free. It still costs over a million dollars. And besides, it's not like they're forcing you to buy from them. There's no need to be so petty.""Cartier uses alloy material too. Why didn't anyone think that was cheap? The Velvet is considered high-end jewelry in Hustuabourg with its impeccable quality. Why does everyone put foreign brands on a pedestal but quick to criticize a local brand?""Exactly. Why not donate a million dollars to show your wealth if you think it's too little?"The person's face turned ashen. He was unable to utter a single word in response to the peo
'Keegan had completed his postgraduate studies. Even though he didn't pursue a Ph.D., he did spend a year studying abroad at a prestigious institution... It's true that Keegan lacks conversational skills. But, even so, his tongue can be quite sharp. As for kind-hearted?'Stella pondered for a moment. Before she officially met Keegan, Wenham had visited their home under the pretext of seeing Luna. There, he encountered Keegan, who managed to keep Wenham standing for a solid twenty minutes with a slant board.'Well, being kind-hearted isn't exactly Keegan's strong suit.'Stella struggled to find any strong arguments in his favor considering these aspects.Wenham's friend could not help but wonder, "With all these points against him, why did you agree to let your child date him?"Wenham waved a hand dismissively. "It's not like he doesn't have any merits. He's reasonably good-looking and on par with Trevor. He runs a successful chip-making company, which is no small feat. While he's
Keegan gritted his teeth and said, "Did Uncle Wenham say that, or you?"Stella held onto his arm and whispered."Of course it's him who said that. I'm crazy about you. Why would I make up something like that?"Keegan was a bit dazed by her words. He bit his lip and asked, "Does Uncle Wenham really think that of me?""Yeah. And, he's got a point, you know? I couldn't even find a way to defend you. He also said that his calf is still trembling because of your little prank," she explained.Suddenly, Keegan recalled his unkind actions. He almost instantly trusted Stella's words. He frowned and said, "I thought he was there as a matchmaker for Trevor. I just wanted to get some information from him. I'll find an expert later to give Uncle Wenham a proper evaluation of his legs."Vermont could not believe what he was hearing. 'What is Keegan thinking? How could he fall for such a crude lie? Is his intelligence slipping due to his age?'Thinking of that, Vermont said, "Keegan, I have a
Vermont's words left Felicity stunned. "That's how I usually sleep," she said and defended herself."Oh, really?" Vermont did not believe her. "I remember you answering the door without a bra on when you didn't live with me. How do you explain wearing one to bed now that we're together? Are you putting up your guard against me? I can't even get a boner. What in the world can I do to you?""I-I'm not guarding against you," Felicity denied stubbornly. "I wear a bra because... because I read online that sleeping with a bra on prevents your boobs from sagging and spreading apart. Why would you think that I'm putting my guard up?"Vermont stole a glance at her chest and said, "Can't you just put it on after you've stimulated me?"Felicity blushed. "You don't even get a reaction when you watch explicit videos. How can I possibly help you?""I feel stuff when I lie in bed with you. Plus, the doctor suggested you to do it."Even though their voices were very low, Stella was sitting next
Vermont had assumed that Corbin was the biggest hurdle in his relationship with Felicity. However, little did he know that her resentful best friend was the real impediment.He knew his lies would be exposed if he consulted Luke. He tried looking for a way to dissuade his eager girlfriend from actively seeking medical attention for him. "Baby, we just consulted a doctor a few days ago. Let's finish one course of treatment to see the results before deciding if we should consult Dr. Quinn. Each doctor has their own approach, and I can't follow both. What if their methods conflict with each other? It might worsen my condition."Felicity hesitated upon hearing this."Dr. Quinn will be around for a while. Seeing him a few days later won't hurt," Stella casually added.Vermont wanted to shut Stella's mouth right then and there. He found her to be just as annoying as Keegan.Completely unaware of the turmoil beneath the surface, Felicity happily said, "Alright, let's finish this course o
The fact of Barbara's plagiarism was undeniable. However, she remained tight-lipped about how she obtained the design drafts. In other words, she refused to confess.The person in charge of Grandeur Gallery had also arrived at the scene. They claimed to have no knowledge of Chad's actions and declared that it was his personal endeavor. Nevertheless, they stated that they would appropriately compensate for any losses caused to The Velvet due to Chad's behavior since he was their employee.Barbara's file had not even been registered yet. She had not signed any contract with Grandeur Gallery, which meant that she was not officially their employee and, therefore, not under their jurisdiction.Barbara was ready to argue with the head upon hearing this. She accused them of colluding to deceive her. If it were not for the police's intervention, she might have gotten into a brawl with the person in charge.Grandeur Gallery distanced itself completely from the situation. Consequently, the m