Chapter 228
Chapter 228:
It turned out that Leo was the original designer.
Marilyn was at a loss for words. All the color drained from her face, and she wanted to defend herself, but she didn’t know how.
“Marilyn, you plagiarized Leo’s designs and slandered Benton Group. Our company will sue you shortly,” Anika said, narrowing her eyes at Marilyn.
Feeling the disdainful gazes of the crowd, Marilyn tried her best to keep her cool. Nonetheless, she couldn’t help but glare at Annabel with unmasked hatred.
It was supposed to be a flawless plan. Benton Group was supposed to be ruined today.
But the plan had gone awry, and she was losing miserably.
Anika… Wasn’t she supposed to be abroad? Why did she show up at Benton Group’s press conference today?
Why would Anika agree to Annabel’s invitation?
Did Annabel know everything beforehand? Did she set a trap for her at the press conference?
Just then, the young reporter hired by Marilyn asked, “Now that we know that Leo is the original designer, does that mean that Annabel and Benton Group also plagiarized Leo’s work p>
Even if it proved that Marilyn was a plagiarist, it wouldn’t be a failure if she could still drag Benton Group into trouble.
Anika smiled. “No. Benton Group has partnered with us, and our studio authorized Benton Group to take charge of Leo’s patent. In a word, Annabel didn’t plagiarize. The real plagiarist is Marilyn p>
As Anika spoke, she unveiled another document. It was the authorization agreement between Leo Studio and Benton Group.
When Rupert saw the agreement, his expression darkened.
When did Annabel sign this agreement? Why didn’t he know about this? Annabel’s performance today far exceeded his expectations. Not only did she quash Love Jewelry, but she also put Ice and Fire under the limelight.
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Still, Rupert was a bit perplexed. Why did Anika show up?
Annabel didn’t look surprised. It seemed that she was expecting Anika to be here.
But how did Annabel know Anika? When did they sign such an agreement?
At this moment, Marilyn was surrounded by reporters. “Why did you plagiarize Leo’s idea? Now that your crime has been exposed, how do you feel p>
Marilyn’s expression darkened. “I’m sorry. I won’t be answering any questions today p>
She tried to weave her way past the reporters when a cold voice suddenly boomed. “Stop p>
Annabel looked up and saw Rupert suddenly walking forward with steady steps. His cold gaze was trained on Marilyn. “What do you think you’re doing? Did you think you could just leave after slandering Benton Group p>
Marilyn couldn’t help but shiver when she met Rupert’s sharp eyes. She took a step back and asked falteringly, “What do you want p>
“Apologize to Annabel!” Rupert said coldly.
“What? Why should I apologize to her?” Marilyn hissed through gritted teeth. “Leo is the designer. What does Annabel have to do with it p>