Chapter 150

Chapter 150 Intense Scrutiny

Kate listened attentively to Ruth’s design concept, maintaining a composed expression but subtly curling her lips in disdain.

Ruth’s final design sketches were undeniably identical to hers; they were copied directly from her computer!

However, the design concept Ruth presented was notably weak and was far removed from Kate’s genuine design philosophy.

As Ruth gracefully bowed and left the stage amid applause, Eric frowned deeply, his eyes flashing with frustration.

Masking his emotions, he glanced at Kate, noting her serene demeanour. He forcibly suppressed the anger simmering inside him.

Kate had yet to speak up, so he couldn’t afford to act impulsively.

“Kate, it’s your turn.”

As Ruth passed by Kate after stepping down, she flashed what seemed like a friendly smile, but her eyes betrayed excitement and malice.

Kate… Let’s see how you handle this!

Because the design sketches had been submitted earlier, Kate couldn’t have anticipated that her displayed sketches would mirror Ruth’s.

Furthermore, Ruth had successfully presented her sketches first, which would convince everyone that those designs belonged to her and cast Kate in the light of a plagiarist.

Looking at Ruth icily, Kate chuckled disdainfully and didn’t bother acknowledging her. With a poised demeanour, she ascended the platform. Her refined and dignified presence naturally drew

eyes towards her.

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Among the audience were not only designers and judges but also numerous reporters.

Kate had become a prominent figure in Capital City, hence several cameras were focused on her, especially at Ruth’s insistence.

Standing confidently at the forefront, Kate casually revealed her own design sketches.

Instantly, the room erupted into a stir!

These sketches were identical to the ones Ruth had just presented!

Ruth’s face drained of colour. She gasped, her hand flying to her mouth in disbelief and shock as she stared at Kate. “Kate, why are your design sketches the same as mine? You….

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Chapter 150 Intense Scrutiny

Several members of the judging panel immediately wore grim expressions.

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Even before Kate could begin explaining her design concept, an enraged voice from the jury interrupted. “Contestant number seven, why are your design sketches identical to contestant number nine’s? Are you aware that plagiarism is the most despised act in the design industry?”

“How dare you come to an international design competition with copied work… you can disrespect all of us?”

“Exactly! People like you don’t deserve to be part of the design industry!”

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“Who recommended this contestant? She’s a shameless copycat who made it to the finals of an international design competition!”

“Disqualify her!”

The other competing designers also glared at Kate with visible anger in their eyes.

Eric’s fists clenched tightly. His icy stare scanned the speakers, committing their faces to memory.

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Meanwhile, Kate stood calmly at the center of the stage, under the intense scrutiny. Her cold swept across the room as she scoffed and retorted, “I plagiarised? Why don’t you accuse her of plagiarism instead? Just because she presented hers first, you’re quick to label me as the culprit?

“She didn’t even grasp my design concept. Based on vague and unclear ideas, she wants to claim my hard work as hers? She can dream on!”

Kate’s voice was steady and forceful, momentarily silencing everyone in the room.

Ruth clenched her fists tightly, staring at Kate with a grim smile. “Kate… Say whatever you want.”

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