Accuse Her of Plagiarizing
Felicia had just come out of the washroom when she heard the noise. At that, she asked with a frown,
“Who are you guys?”
“I’m George Walden, the director of Savill Jewelry Atelier. We suspect your employee has stolen one of
our designer’s work, and we have the right to pursue legal liability,” the guy said confidently as though it
did happen, and it was even dire.
No doubt they were merely causing a ruckus since something like this was normal between rival
companies. At that, Felicia sneered and asked, “Where’s your proof? Don’t slander our employees for
no reason, or we’ll sue you for defamation.”
“We definitely have proof, or why do you think we’d dare come to you? You have a designer named
Anastasia Tillman, working under your company, don’t you? She has submitted a sketch for next year’s
spring jewelry show, hasn’t she? In reality, she stole my employee’s masterpiece and claimed it as her
own. We have the right to pursue her legal liability, so if you’ll please have her come out.”
Felicia couldn’t help feeling shocked at that. Who knew that Anastasia would be caught up in a
plagiarism scandal? How could this be, though?
“She’s on leave right now. I can deal with this.”
“Oh, we’re not just holding her accountable. We’re also suing Bourgeois for mismanagement,” George
announced arrogantly.
Clearly, they weren’t going to quit until they heard the end of it.
“Alright, I’ll contact my designer and have her come forward to clarify the incident.” With that, Felicia
went into her office and called Anastasia.
Anastasia happened to be at Tillman Constructions right then. The reports she was reading were giving
her a headache, and she eased immediately upon hearing the ringtone. “Hey, Felicia.”
“A director of another jewelry atelier has come to us saying that you allegedly plagiarized their
employee’s work, Anastasia. Are you free to come and deal with this?”
“What? Plagiarize? Me?” The news baffled Anastasia as there was no way she would ever do
something like that!
“Yeah, they’re even claiming that the piece you stole is the one you submitted to the jewelry show.”
“Impossible! That’s my own design and my own inspiration.” Anastasia retorted.
“I believe you too. However, those guys won’t leave until you come and verify it yourself. Can you rush
over?”
“Sure, I’ll be there in a second.”
With that, Anastasia dashed to Bourgeois.
Back at Bourgeois, gossipers began crowding together. Alice was among them as she listened to their
whispers about the incident. More than that, it delighted her when most of them were evidently mocking
Anastasia.
“Goodness! They’ve even paid to be on the trending page.”
At that, someone read out the headline, saying, “Designer of a famous jewelry atelier shamelessly
steals other’s work after running out of ideas. Evidence to prove.”
“Designer, Anastasia Tillman, of Bourgeois by QR is guilty of plagiarizing.”
Alice smiled as she listened to all that. Looks like Savill really wants to make a big deal out of this! Will
Anastasia still have the nerve to stay in this industry?
At this point, Felicia ushered the people from Savill to wait in the conference room. After coming out,
she deliberated whether to call Elliot, but in the end, she decided to wait until Anastasia had arrived
before doing so.
After all, it was an inglorious issue for Anastasia.
As she dashed toward the lobby, the receptionists all shot her nasty looks. Clearly, everyone at
Bourgeois had heard about her incident.
When Anastasia showed up in the office, the gossip stopped immediately, leaving only a mocking gaze
staring at her.
“Here, Anastasia,” Felicia called out to her.
At that, Anastasia went into Felicia’s office. As soon as the door closed, Felicia looked at her gravely.
“Anastasia, they’re making a big deal out of this. They are clearly planning to ruin Bourgeois’
reputation.”
Of course, Anastasia could understand Felicia’s worries. At that, she raised her hand and swore, “I
swear that I’ve never stolen anyone’s work.”
“Alright, I trust you. Also, I haven’t told President Presgrave about this yet. You decide whether to
inform him.”
“I want to meet these guys first.” An exasperated Anastasia wanted to set the record straight. How dare
they accuse her of plagiarizing for no apparent reason.
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