Chapter 969: Chapter 969: Confession and Apology
Chapter 969: Chapter 969: Confession and Apology
Eve Doleman lowered her head in embarrassment, refusing to allow her reputation to be tarnished like this. The one who plagiarized Lohill was just a junior designer, not her. Why should she be the one being berated?
âMr. Drew, I admit this design is not mine!â
Her lips were pale, slightly trembling. At the moment, her only option was to admit fault, since she had no way of extinguishing the ire of Lohillâs fans. She clenched her teeth, each word punctuated, âThis design originally belonged to Miss Evans. She is the one who plagiarized Lohillâs work!â
If her reputation was going to be ruined, she wasnât going to let the bitch get away either. She had only copied an unknown junior designer, while the bitch had copied Lohill!
As soon as her words fell, everyone was dumbstruck. They could still vividly recall Eve Dolemanâs damning accusations against Evans, but it turned out, Eve Doleman herself stole the design.
Xaviera Evans raised her eyebrows. Finally telling the truth? Too late, though.
Buck Drew met Xavieraâs eyes, understanding everything. He said contemptuously, âMiss Doleman, youâre really good at throwing dirt on others. Your name is clearly on this design.â
At this moment, Eve Doleman regretted immensely. Initially wanting to use the design to prove her innocence, she now wished she hadnât brought out the design at all. She hadnât expected lifting a stone would smash her own foot.
Standing still on the spot, she was dripping with sweat. At this point, she could only find a scapegoat. She gritted her teeth, âItâŠIt was my agent, Jacqueline Bryan who gave me the design.â
With a look of extreme embarrassment, Jacqueline didnât immediately object. She knew Eve was making her the scapegoat, but she couldnât refuse. If Eveâs reputation plummeted, all of her years of hard work would go down the drain.
Lowering her head as if taking responsibility for everything, how could Buck let them off that easily?
âSo Miss Doleman is saying that this design originally belonged to Miss Evans. Your agent and the production team conspired to steal Xavieraâs design and pretend it was your work. Is that correct?â Buck asked.
Although it was actually what happened, having it bluntly stated out loud made Eve wish she could find a crack and burrow into it.
Eve had to force herself to stay calm. Luckily, the recording was paused for the moment. After this incident, she would ask the producer to inform the entire crew not to leak this matter. As for the fans, she would offer them some benefits. For now, she just needed to apologize sincerely. This incident would soon be forgotten by everyone.
âYes! It was my fault! I was momentarily confused and used someone elseâs design. I am sorry, everyone. I let you all down!â
Eve apologized with tears in her eyes, but there was no hint of remorse in them. Now that she had apologized, what about designer Evans? She needed to apologize even more. Plagiarizing Lohill was a serious offense.
Thinking of this, Eve suddenly turned to Xaviera with a remorseful face, âIâm sorry, Miss Evans, I shouldnât have used your design. But, you should also apologize to Lohill!â
Xaviera couldnât help but laugh at this womanâs persistent denial.
Hearing what was said, Jacqueline impulsively spoke up, âYes! Our Eve was just impulsive, while Miss Evans deliberately plagiarized Lohillâs work. You are offending Lohill. You owe everyone an apology!â
At this moment, Eve glared fiercely at Xaviera. Gradually her expression became menacing, the intense glare in her eyes resembling that of a murderer. If her reputation was going to be ruined, sheâd make sure to drag the bitch down with her!
Just as both parties were at an impasse, Buck spoke up calmly, âXaviera, take your mask off.â
Everyone was taken aback. From what Buck was saying, it seemed like he and the designer were quite familiar with each other.
On the side, Xaviera nodded, her lips curving into a stunning smile. Her fair and slender fingers removed the mask, revealing a gorgeous face to everyoneâs sight.
The Xaviera of today had changed from her usual look of innocence. Today, she wore a powerful makeover, with flaming red lips matching her tight long dress, making her irresistible, much like a blooming rose. Her innocence combined with her stunning beauty was addictive.
However charming she might be, it couldnât negate the fact of plagiarism. So what did Buck mean by asking her to take off the mask?
Just as everyone was guessing wildly, a female judge standing next to Elijah Flack exclaimed, âWait a minute! I think Iâve seen her before!â
Eve jeered. What was there to be surprised about? Everyone here belonged to the same fashion circle, itâs not unusual to have come across each other.