The competition results were about to be announced, everyone sat in their seats waiting for the host on stage to read them out. Yvonne was also feeling a bit nervous.
Just as the host was about to open the envelope and announce the results, someone widely came up to the host and whispered a few words in their ear.
“Everyone, there was a plagiarism incident in this competition. In order to ensure faimess, there will be a judgment on the plagiarism and a reselection will be conducted.”
Upon hearing about the plagiarism, there was an uproar below.
Plagiarism is a malicious act. Once labeled as a plagiarist, one’s reputation in the industry is tarnished.
Originally, the plagiarism incident was supposed to be resolved privately, but unable to resist the demands of those present, the organizers displayed both suspected plagiarized works on the screen behind.
Yvonne looked over and was surprised to see that it was her own work and Sienna’s work.
Yvonne looked incredulously at Sienna and Colin.
Sienna met Yvonne’s gaze and flashed a smug expression.
Marquis quickly asked, “Yvonne, have you shown your design draft to anyone else?”
Marquis had absolute trust in Yvonne, he didn’t believe Yvonne would plagiarize someone else’s design.
In the current situation, he could only assume that Yvonne’s manuscript had been leaked.
Yvonne was just about to stand up to defend herself when she saw Sienna stand up and twist. things around.
“Yvonne copied my design.”
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“It was clearly you who copied my design.”
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Yvonne had just tried to take out her own design manuscript when she heard Sienna say, “I have the manuscript for this design.”
Sienna handed her manuscript to the staff of the organizing committee, who then passed it on to the judges.
Yvonne could only submit her own manuscript, which was her design, she had never plagia- rized anyone.
The Marquis placed his hand on Yvonne’s shoulder and comforted her softly.
“It’s okay, the judging panel will investigate, I believe in you.”
Everyone was waiting for the judges‘ decision.
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The host read out the results given by the judges, “According to the judges‘ assessment, the design draft provided by Ms. Jefferson was earlier than Ms. Zeller’s.”
As soon as this sentence was uttered, it almost confirmed that Yvonne had plagiarized.
Yvonne couldn’t believe it. She rushed to the judges‘ table and took two copies of the manuscript.
Upon seeing the manuscript provided by Sienna for the first time, Yvonne was certain that it was written by her and must have been left behind at the Sullivan Group when she resigned.
The rest of the audience at the venue were all talking and accusing Yvonne of plagiarism.
Yvonne turned to Colin for help, and only if Colin admitted that the manuscript was written by her, could the accusation of plagiarism be cleared.
Colin saw the pleading look in Yvonne’s eyes, but he didn’t say anything, nor did he explain for Yvonne.
“Colin, did you give my manuscript to Sienna?”
Yvonne could no longer control her emotions and she directly placed the manuscript in front of Colin, her tone filled with disbelief.
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Colin felt a little sorry and was about to speak when he was grabbed by Sienna next to him.
The judges present were also waiting for Colin’s answer.
“This design draft belonged to Sienna.”
As soon as Colin said this, the faint hope that Yvonne had ignited was extinguished. She felt all her strength drain from her body, almost unable to stand.
Marquis hurried forward to support Yvonne.
Sienna looked at Yvonne with a sense of satisfaction until the farce ended. She walked over to Yvonne and Marquis, and began to mock them.
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“The Sheppard Group is suspected of plagiarism, what do you think of this hot topic?”
Colin, who was standing next to them, heard Sienna’s words but did not intervene, only watching coldly.
Marquis didn’t want to argue with Sienna, so he said to Colin, “I can’t believe Mr. Sullivan is actually siding with this plagiarist.”
Colin just gave Yvonne a casual glance.
“Maintaining your girlfriend, any issues?”
Seeing him like this, Marquis wanted to rush up and punch him, but he was stopped by Yvonne.
Yvonne thought that Marquis was afraid that this matter would affect the company’s stock price.
“I resigned from the company, taking full responsibility for the matter, which did not affect the Sheppard Group’s stock price.”
Marquis quickly explained, “I wasn’t upset about the company’s stock price, I was standing up for you.”
Colin had no interest in listening to Marquis sweet–talk Yvonne. He wanted to leave with Si- enna, but Yvonne stopped him.
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“Colin, the previous entanglement was my fault.”
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“But you pushed me into the lake, left me in the fire, and even today’s plagiarism, consider it as my retribution, we are even now.”
Colin paused for a moment before finally uttering a single word: “Okay.”
