Chapter 1628

Nikolai chuckled.

“You sound so proud of her.

Indeed, as a designer, Stella possesses both skill and diligence.

She is a rising Luminary in our design realm.

Had she not ventured into entrepreneurship, I would have eagerly hired her with a high salary.

”

After a pause, Nikolai lowered his voice.

“There’s something else concerning Devyn I must share with you…”

Matthew’s expression darkened upon hearing this revelation.

“I see.

”

Once the call ended, he summoned Stella and presented her with Devyn’s design for the wedding dress.

With a casual demeanor, he remarked, “Our suspicions have been confirmed.

”

A subtle shadow passed over Stella’s eyes.

It was obvious that Devyn had faithfully replicated her idea without injecting a hint of originality.

Matthew continued, “A designer who merely mimics others’ ideas earns Bella’s acclaim? It’s evident Devyn copied your idea.

”

Stella felt a pang of sadness, rendered momentarily speechless.

Matthew gazed at her intently and added, “If you have any lingering doubts, peruse Devyn’s online store.

”

Confusion etched across Stella’s features as she glanced up at him.

Matthew did not explain further.

“Prepare yourself mentally.

You might see something unpleasant.

”

With a furrowed brow and a fluttering heart, Stella reached for her phone and opened Devyn’s online boutique.

Today, Devyn refreshed her online boutique with an array of new garments.

Stella carefully perused each item, her expression darkening with each passing moment.

Each piece bore the imprint of her own creativity, yet Devyn had boldly emblazoned “Original work, plagiarism will be punished” on the design page.

Stella’s hands trembled, her lips pressed into a tight line as tears welled in her eyes.

These creations were her efforts, yet they had all been stolen by a friend she had trusted and defended.

Before the harsh truth was laid bare, Stella had clung to hope for Devyn’s integrity.

However, the stark reality displayed on the online shop dashed her expectations entirely, leaving her unable to deceive herself any longer.

“Why?” Stella’s voice quivered with confusion and pain at Devyn’s betrayal.

“I thought we were friends.

I always sought to support her.

How could she betray that trust? Why couldn’t she confide in me if she’s facing challenges?”

Observing Stella’s distress, Matthew retrieved a tissue and tenderly offered it to her.

With a gentle pat on her back, Matthew spoke with a firm resolve.

“Even if she’s struggling, what she’s doing constitutes serious plagiarism, and it’s tarnishing your reputation.

Would you like me to assist you in addressing this?”

Matthew harbored a fear that Stella might not be equipped to handle the situation and that she would suffer further hurt.

“Addressing this…” Stella echoed Matthew’s words, her sense of direction muddled by the overwhelming situation.

“Stop allowing emotions to dictate your actions; this issue needs swift resolution.

”