Chapter 223
Chapter 223:
Only experienced senior reporters were usually sent to cover press conferences held by top companies like Benton Group. Yet here this young woman was, in the midst of many senior reporters from other media houses. Something smelled fishy.
Perhaps Love Jewelry had a hand in this.
In the face of this brewing antagonism, Annabel still smiled calmly. “First and foremost, I’d like to remind you to mind your language. If you continue to make malicious and unfounded accusations about Benton Group, we will have to take legal action against you and your agency p>
The reporter had come prepared. “Oh, pardon me. I didn’t mean to offend you. I just asked the question that was on the mind of every other reporter here. Why is the Ice and Fire series the same as the series by Love Jewelry? Can you answer that, please p>
With a graceful smile, Annabel said, “As you all know, the Let Yourself Go series was only launched two days ago. The samples of the Ice and Fire series were produced earlier than that p>
“What are you trying to say? Do you have proof that the Ice and Fire series was designed earlier than Let Yourself Go?” the reporter inquired aggressively.
Annabel said, “Benton Group’s promotional film was shot three days ago, and the samples were completed a week ago. Many of those involved in this project can prove it, including the male model you just watched in the promotional film p>
“Yes, I can prove it.” Rory stood up from the high table. He took the microphone before him and spoke seriously, “I was invited to be the model for the advertisement a week ago. At”
“At that time, Annabel showed me the samples for the series. Mr. Brett McCoy was also present then p>
Rory was a popular actor, so his words were credible. The opinions of the audience gradually shifted in favor of Benton Group.
Annabel continued, “It goes without saying that the samples were completed more than a week ago. Since many of you are familiar with how things work in the jewelry industry, you should know that it takes at least two weeks for a design to be produced into a sample. Love Jewelry pushed out their latest series only two days ago without an early announcement. How could Benton Group have copied them in just two days p>
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“Annabel is right.” Brett also stood up. “I can also prove that Ice and Fire was already in the works and ready long before Let Yourself Go. More than two weeks ago, Annabel showed me the design for the new series p>
With a dismissive flick of her wrist, Annabel said seriously, “Benton Group wasn’t built yesterday. The company is known for its uniqueness and top-notch quality every time. We would never steal or copy anyone’s work p>
“Don’t you think you are being too absolute?” The reporter didn’t back down. “It’s common knowledge that Brett McCoy is a partner of Benton Group and that the Ice and Fire series was done in collaboration with him. I’m afraid his words aren’t credible. As for Rory Kelly, it has been reported that he grew up with Rupert Benton. They are close, so it’s not surprising that he wants to help his friend’s company p>
After pausing to let the doubts of the others grow again, the reporter continued, “It’s obvious the two of them are favoring Benton Group. Even a blind man can see that your company stole Love Jewelry’s design. Aren’t you going to own up p>
“Watch your mouth!” Annabel snapped with a deep frown. “Since you are so adamant, you should watch the video provided by the cops p>