Chapter 216
Chapter 216:
“But Annabel plagiarized the design for Ice and Fire. It was morally wrong, and she has created a scandal for this company,” Bernice said, assuming that Rupert didn’t thoroughly understand the situation.
She found the design drawings of Love Jewelry’s new collection online to better display their similarity to the Ice and Fire collection.
“Here, here, and here. These pieces are almost identical to the Ice and Fire pieces. The fact that they also change color is solid proof that Annabel stole Marilyn’s ideas p>
Rupert held Bernice in a cold stare and asked, “Isn’t it possible that Marilyn stole Annabel’s ideas? What makes you so certain that Annabel is the plagiarist p>
Marilyn stole Annabel’s ideas? That was impossible.
Bernice bit her lip and said, “Marilyn is one of the top designers in the industry. She’s won awards for her designs. Why would she steal an outsider’s ideas p>
“Well, it has nothing to do with you.” Rupert pulled his tie impatiently.
Bernice couldn’t believe what she was hearing, but she held her tongue.
Why did Rupert support Annabel when the facts against her were clear? If the press conference wasn’t canceled, she was afraid that Benton Group would become a joke within the industry.
Determined not to give up, Bernice left the secretary department and headed for the sanctuary of the design department. On the way, she bumped into someone by accident.
It was Cody, the vice president of the company.
“Sorry about that,” Bernice hurriedly apologized.
“What’s wrong?” Cody asked with a slight frown. “What happened p>
Bernice retold the story of Annabel’s plagiarism and the press conference that had not yet been canceled. “I don’t understand what there is between Annabel and Mr. Benton. Why does he have so much faith in her? He saw the news, but he still wants to go through with the press conference for Ice and Fire. It’s obvious that they want to embarrass the company, right p>
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Bernice paused for a moment before continuing, “Sir, you are the founding member of the company. You have to be fair p>
Cody sighed. “Nowadays, Rupert controls the company. I’m an old fart p>
After Bernice left, Annabel returned to the staggering amount of work she had left to do. The press conference had to go well.
Benton Group’s reputation was at stake.
Without Annabel noticing, it was time to get off work.
“Let’s go back,” Rupert said, calling from his office.
She glanced at her watch and said, “I’ll work overtime. You can leave p>
“Okay.” Rupert hung up the phone.
It was getting late, and Annabel was still working. Suddenly, she heard familiar footsteps.
She didn’t need to look to know that it was Rupert. “Didn’t you go back?” Annabel asked in surprise.
Rupert was holding a lunch box.
He put it on her desk before leaning close to say, “I brought you dinner p>