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“For the purpose of fairness, we have decided to suspend the awarding of the top three winners of today’s contest until the results are confirmed.”
Hearing the host’s words, Darren and everyone else present were in an uproar.
“Why? This is exactly unfair to everyone!”
“I agree. If there is a dispute, both companies should be disqualified!”
“Tell us! Which two companies?”
People were saying all kinds of things, and the reporters were very much high–spirited.
The reporters figured that it was just going to be an ordinary contest at first, and they were surprised to find such gossip. They instantly knew what tomorrow’s headlines would be.
Darren was sure Wave Perfume’s
participating work would be fine, so he took a
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step forward confidently and said loudly, “I agree with them. Since this has happened, the organizing committee should disclose the results right now. I believe the heads of both companies are present. Won’t it be more convincing if the results are announced now, with so many of our peers bearing witnesses?”
Lucas ignored the lively scene on the screen. Instead, he was focused on the woman in
front of him.
Tiara was holding a wine glass in her hand, and yet she did not take a sip. The corners of her lips were curled up into a cold smile this whole time.
He thought, “After so many years, finally, she’s mine. I’ve waited for three years. How could a clown like Darren be worthy of Tiara?
“I’ll be the first to say no if she wants to get married to Darren. I’m glad Darren and Leticia had an affair, as they saved me a lot of trouble.
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“That doesn’t mean Tiara can escape from punishment. I think I’ll punish her to be my wife forever. After all, she didn’t recognize me at first glance.
“It has been years, and now she has become timid and cautious. She even speaks more softly. And yet here she is, with that confident, cold light in her eyes, convincing me that she hasn’t changed at all. She is still that girl, who is unknown yet proud.”
“I am coming out.”
Tiara put down the glass and turned to look at him.
Lucas nodded. “Remember. I am here.”
She did not want him to get involved. Still, his words put her at ease greatly.
She nodded gratefully, opened the door to the VIP room, and walked out.
The venue was still very chaotic, and Darren was the chief culprit. He shouted the loudest.
Leticia was very complacent. She had never
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stood so close to Darren as she did now, and she felt that she was the center of attention.
The host, meanwhile, frowned more and more tightly until someone ran up to the stage and whispered something next to his ear.
He stopped frowning and turned to look at Darren. “At first, we wanted to save some dignity for the plagiarist because of humanity’s consideration. Now that people are strongly requesting it, we have decided to announce the names of the two companies. and their entries.”
“Plagiarizers are thieves. Thieves don’t
deserve dignity at all! They deserve to be humiliated!”
Darren was very excited, as he was confident that he was not the plagiarizer.
Given that, he was determined to give the plagiarizer a fatal blow. When the news came out tomorrow, and today’s story hit the front page, Wave Perfume would be a million notches higher, and its word of mouth would be greatly improved. He felt that he could
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already see a bright future and untold wealth
The host glanced at him, adjusted the microphone, and said, “Two companies. selected the same perfume for today’s contest. The perfume’s name is ‘First Love‘.”
Hearing that, Leticia was stunned, while Darren seemed very surprised. “First love“? It’s our entry. I wonder which company submitted the same work. What a
coincidence!”
He looked around as if trying to find the one among the people present.
Now that the host had started, he cut to the chase. He continued, “Yes. One of the companies is Wave Perfume, and the other one is Newborn Perfume.”
“Newborn Perfume?” Darren looked puzzled. “Which company … is that? Forgive me for being ignorant, but I have never heard of it before.”
He looked very modest, and yet he was ecstatic deep down. He didn’t know what
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company Newborn Perfume was, yet it didn’t matter, as long as he could benefit.
“Newborn Perfume? Isn’t it a subsidiary of Cosmos Group? It was founded last year, right?”
Someone was very familiar with the industry and immediately reacted.
“You are right. I have heard of the company as well. Although it is newly established, it is a subsidiary of Cosmos Group after all, so it has been thriving.”
“I see. I wonder if the person in charge of Newborn Perfume is here since I have a question. It took my staff more than three months to make ‘First Love‘. How did Newborn Perfume get their hands on it?”
Darren’s words were implying that Newborn Perfume was the plagiarizer.
In the next second, a gentle and refined man walked onto the stage. “Good evening. everyone. I’m Javon Daniell, Newborn Perfume’s Public Relations Department
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manager. We are surprised by what happened tonight. We didn’t expect our entry to be the same as that of the other company.
“At first, we wanted to respect the organizing committee and verify the matter privately. However, since the other company wasn’t willing to do so, on–site identification is OK for us.”
He was polite and gentle, and his words were loud and clear. What was more, those people present were in awe of Cosmos Group. Therefore, most of them nodded.
Seeing that things were getting out of control, Darren said directly. “No dispute from me. Although Wave Perfume isn’t exactly a big company, it is up to any test.”
“He is right. I made ‘First Love‘ myself. I also want to know why there is a pirate copy,” Leticia echoed in time, looking nothing but sincere and eager.
For a moment, none of the onlookers could tell who was lying. They looked at the host.
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Javon was very calm and indifferent. “We have given the data records, the
characteristics of the modulation, and the development of our entries to the judges. I’m sure there will be a fair judgment.”
Darren sneered, “Same here. I’m sure the professional judges can tell who is the liar here.”
He said so righteously.
“In fact, the judges have already made a decision.” The host took an envelope over and looked at Darren. “Mr. Fred, may I ask you a question? I heard that ‘First Love‘ was developed by Ms. Trevelyan, your company’s product director. Is that right?”
“Of course.” Darren nodded. “Leticia is the best perfumer we have, and she is well- known in the industry. Several of our top sellers were her work.”
The host nodded and looked at Javon. “Mr. Daniell, who in Newborn Perfume developed this perfume?”
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Javon smiled, “You know what? It just so happens that she is here with us today. I’m honored to introduce her.”
He moved sideways and stretched his arms. In the next second, someone slowly walked out from the back of the venue.