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As the room fell silent and everyone stared at me in sleek, I cleared my throat, flashed a smile, and let my gaze settle on Bruce. “I am sorry, Mr. Collins. There was a small issue carlier, but I have since redrawn the
design.”
I aimed the laser pointer at the screen and began explaining. “This is our Ice and Fire‘ collection. The white symbolizes ice, and the red stands for fire–this is the theme of this project
“Very good,” Bruce said, giving me a thumbs up and complimenting the design. “I really like Ms. Sinclair’s work, especially the double–helix concept. It is brilliant
The double–helix concept was my idea. I had suggested it to Sabrina earlier, but she seemed to have a personal grudge against me. Behind the scenes, she ignored my suggestions and went her own way.
That’s why I never intended to show Bruce the sketches from the design department. I had already expected Stella to try something underhanded during this meeting, so I had prepared to reveal my own design to impress everyone.
“Mr. Collins, do you see any issues? Is there anything that needs to be changed?” I asked, maintaining a polite and composed expression.
Bruce shook his head, repeatedly saying, “No problems at all. Everything looks great!”
“Since there’s nothing to adjust, we’ll proceed with production based on this design and launch the ‘Ice and Fire‘ series as soon as possible. I’m confident it will exceed expectations,” I said with a smile.
“Of course. With Ms. Sinclair leading this, I’m looking forward to it, Bruce replied, clearly impressed. The meeting ended on a high note.
Bruce gathered his belongings and prepared to leave for his hotel, accompanied by his assistant.
As I watched Bruce leave, I noticed Stella and Sabrina both seemed irritated, also preparing to leave.
Suddenly, I raised my voice. “Hold on!”
“What is it?” Stella and Sabrina paused and looked at me, confusion in their eyes.
I grabbed the blank sheet I’d taken from the folder earlier and waved it in the air. “Now, it’s time to address. this.
Did they think I would let this go once they had framed me? The real drama was just beginning.
Stella’s eyes darted for a moment. “What are you trying to say?”
I walked over to Caden and handed him the paper. “This design draft was mysteriously replaced with a blank sheet. Mr. Holbrook, don’t you find that strange?”
Caden took the paper, placed it on the table, and casually tapped his long fingers on it as his cold gaze swept across the room.
After a brief silence, he spoke slowly. Tll have Yale look into this.”
“Yes, Alpha,” Yale answered respectfully.
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Caden’s calm demeanor suggested he didn’t want this escalate. The project was already in progress, and he likely hoped to keep things moving smoothly.
“No!” I said sharply.
Caden turned his attention to me. “What do you mean by ‘no‘?”
I glanced at Stella with a sneer. “Mr. Holbrook, design sketches don’t just turn into blank paper on their own. Someone must have swapped them. But given how crucial this project is, only a select few had access to those sketches. So, there and only two possibilities.”
Caden raised an eyebrow. “What exactly are you trying to imply?”
“It’s simple.” I said, “Someone swapped the sketches to frame me, hoping I’d embarrass myself during the meeting.”
Caden’s gaze sharpened. “If that’s the case, I’ll get to the bottom of it.”
Stella, now looking a little anxious, quickly fired back, Rosaline, stop making things up! You lost the sketches and now you’re causing all this trouble!”
I remained calm and explained, “Before heading to the airport, I checked the folder to ensure the sketches were inside. When I returned from the airport, I went straight to the meeting room, and that’s when we saw the paper was blank. So, it’s clear that someone swapped the sketches during the time I was gone.”
Stella, who had been glancing nervously at Caden, quickly tried to dismiss the situation. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve got other things to do, Rosaline. The meeting is over, and I don’t have time to waste here.”
With that, Stella tried to walk away.
“Stop!” I raised my voice, my tone now sharp and cold. “Stella, are you in such a hurry to leave because you’re guilty?”
“Guilty? What are you talking about? Stella froze, trying to keep her composure.
I fixed her with a piercing stare. “I wonder if Ms. Dixon has ever heard the saying, ‘If you don’t want others. to know, don’t do it yourself.”
Stella’s face paled. “Rosaline, are you accusing me of switching the sketches? Don’t make false claims!
That’s slander!”
“Slander?” I asked with a faint smile, fully aware Stella wouldn’t admit to anything easily.
I had come prepared. Today, I was going to make sure Stella’s involvement was exposed once and for all.
have proof that you’re the one behind all of this today,” I said coldly.
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