CHAPTER 71: CHAPTER 71: SHEN HAOYU, TELL ME, DID YOU DESIGN THIS DRAFT?

At this moment, the atmosphere at the jewelry competition was tense and lively, and the contestants’ creations were stunning one after another.

Meanwhile, in the venue, Vivian Lynch sat in the front row, nervously waiting for her work to be showcased.

Just then, the host on stage, holding a microphone, said, "The next piece is a jewelry design from the Sinclair Group."

On the large screen on stage, a jewelry design drawing appeared spectacularly.

The jewelry design on the screen was exquisite, drawing the attention of the crowd.

This jewelry design was unique, with smooth lines and dazzling gemstones embedded.

However, when Vivian Lynch saw the Sinclair Group’s work, her face changed instantly, and she stood up quickly, "Isn’t this my work?"

Vivian’s words immediately drew the attention of those around her, and everyone turned their gaze towards her.

"Vivian, are you sure this is your work?" Caden Hawthorne furrowed his brows as he got up and looked at Vivian Lynch in the audience.

Before Vivian could speak, Jessica Hart, who was next to Sean Sinclair, stood up to refute, "Vivian Lynch, what nonsense are you talking about? This work is clearly designed by Sean and me."

Vivian’s eyes were filled with urgency, "I’m sure this design drawing was clearly created by me before; how could it be your work?"

Speaking of this, Vivian suddenly realized something; this design drawing was precisely one she had designed when she was dating Sean Sinclair.

At that time, they were still boyfriend and girlfriend.

Thinking of this, Vivian couldn’t help but fall into memories.

"Vivian, what are you drawing?"

Sean Sinclair’s gentle voice rang in Vivian Lynch’s ear.

Vivian slightly raised the corners of her mouth, her eyes shimmering. "I’m designing a piece of jewelry, take a look."

She handed the design drawing in her hand to Sean Sinclair.

Sean Sinclair took the design drawing, examined it carefully, and his eyes expressed admiration.

"Vivian, you’re amazing. This jewelry design is beautiful."

Vivian shyly smiled, "This is just my initial idea; it still needs continuous improvements."

They were discussing the design drawing together, cherishing the future filled with hope and dreams.

However, the current scenario filled Vivian’s heart with bitterness.

She never thought that the beautiful memories of the past would turn into such a situation.

She looked at the design drawing on the stage, then at Sean Sinclair and Jessica Hart, with anger and disappointment intertwined in her heart.

She never expected Sean Sinclair to be shameless enough to use her formerly designed draft to participate in the jewelry contest.

Thinking of this, Vivian couldn’t help but look at Sean Sinclair, staring straight into his eyes, "Sean Sinclair, are you saying this draft is your design?"

"I..." Sean Sinclair inexplicably felt a bit guilty, momentarily unsure of how to speak.

Jessica Hart beside him quickly tugged on Sean Sinclair’s sleeve, trying to transmit some signals to him with her eyes.

Sean Sinclair took a deep breath and said, "That’s right, this design drawing was created by Jessica and me. Vivian Lynch, you have no proof to claim it’s yours."

"You..." Vivian was furious.

At this moment, Caden Hawthorne came over, followed by Silas Everett.

Caden noticed the change in Vivian’s emotions, tightly holding her hand to give her strength and support, "Vivian, if this piece is truly yours, some people won’t be able to take it."

After speaking, Caden coldly glanced at Sean Sinclair and them.

Silas Everett stroked his chin, fell into thought, and couldn’t help but say, "Miss Lynch, you say they took the design drawing that belongs to you. Why don’t you bring out your work for the judges to see? They’ll be able to determine if the Sinclair Group truly plagiarized your work."

Vivian paused briefly upon hearing Silas’s words, then uneasily said, "I originally intended to showcase my work during the competition. Is it not appropriate to bring it out ahead of schedule?"

Caden looked at Vivian with firm eyes and said, "Vivian, now is not the time to consider if it’s appropriate. If you don’t present your work, you can’t prove the Sinclair Group plagiarized your design."

Vivian nodded, understanding that Caden made sense. So, she turned and said to the staff, "Please help bring my work over."

The staff hesitated for a second and then looked at the host. The host nodded, indicating for the staff to fetch Vivian’s work.

In no time, the staff brought Vivian’s work over. Vivian carefully opened the box, inside was a piece of exquisite jewelry. The design of this jewelry was similar in many ways to the Sinclair Group’s design drawing on the large screen, but it still had some unique elements.

Vivian held her work and walked to the judges’ table, saying, "Judges, this is my work. Please take a closer look to determine if the Sinclair Group’s design drawing plagiarized my work."

The judges picked up Vivian’s work, observing it closely. They compared the design drawing on the big screen with Vivian’s work, displaying serious expressions.

After a while, one judge said, "From the design style and details, these two pieces indeed have many similarities. However, we need further identification to determine if the Sinclair Group plagiarized Miss Lynch’s work."

Another judge nodded and said, "Indeed, we need deeper analysis and comparison between these two pieces. But considering the current situation, there are certainly some doubts about the Sinclair Group’s work."

Sean Sinclair and Jessica Hart heard the judges’ words, their expressions becoming more gloomy.

They knew if the judges confirmed they plagiarized Vivian’s work, it would be severely negative for the Sinclair Group.

Jessica Hart unwillingly said, "Judges, you can’t affirm we plagiarized her work based solely on some similarities. Sometimes design drawings may have similar aspects, but it doesn’t mean we plagiarized her work."

Sean Sinclair quickly added, "Yes, our Sinclair Group has always valued original design, and it’s impossible to plagiarize someone else’s work."

The judges heard their words and fell into contemplation. They knew without conclusive evidence, they couldn’t easily conclude that the Sinclair Group plagiarized Vivian Lynch’s work.

Yet, considering the current situation, there were indeed some issues with the Sinclair Group’s work.

Jessica Hart suddenly pointed at Vivian Lynch, starting to counterattack, "It must be her! Judges, clearly Vivian Lynch plagiarized our work. You don’t know, but she used to work at the Sinclair Group. As an intern, how could she possibly design such an excellent piece? It was clearly copied."

Vivian was furious upon hearing Jessica’s words, her face turned pale with anger, and she retorted, "You’re talking nonsense! I’ve never plagiarized anyone’s work. This design drawing was created when I was in a relationship with Sean Sinclair; at that time, I had never even worked at the Sinclair Group."

Caden Hawthorne’s face also became incredibly stern, coldly gazing at Jessica Hart and Sean Sinclair; he defended his wife, "Vivian’s design talent is evident to all. She doesn’t need to plagiarize anyone’s work."