Chapter 13
Eloise had a good education and training as a qualified heir.]
Although I had less formal training in my last life, I had prepared for this moment in this life.[]
I wanted to show Eloise that no matter where she was, she would be my defeated rival.]
Especially in the area she was most proud of.]
I worked day and night for three days.
“Liliana stole my proposal!“]
At the dinner table, Eloise suddenly stood up.
“My first project proposal is missing.“]
I laughed out of anger, taunting her.]
“Your proposal is missing, so you think I stole it?“]
After working tirelessly for three days, she wanted to convict me with just a word?]
“Speak with evidence, Eloise. I may not have had formal training, but I wouldn’t do something so unethical.“]
I looked at Eloise with a disappointed expression.[]
“Dad, go get it. My proposal is on the table, and so is Liliana’s.“]
Eloise said confidently.
“Dad will definitely be fair, right?“]
I frowned. If Eloise dared to say this, she must be prepared.[]
“Mine is on the table too.“[]
My dad nodded, his face serious as he went upstairs.]
In the business world, the most taboo and detested things are plagiarism and stealing others‘ work.]
Soon, my dad returned to the table, his face grim as he held two booklets.]
My heart skipped a beat. His expression clearly showed he had seen the proposals.
“Take a look.“]
My dad slapped the booklets on the table, his face dark as he spoke.[]
“I need an explanation.“]
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This was directed at me.]
I wheeled closer and opened my booklet.
“This isn’t mine!“]
I shouted.]
“Of course, it’s not yours! Every page has Eloise’s signature on the back!“]
My dad slammed the table, his voice filled with anger.]
Eloise glared at me.
“Liliana! How could you?“]
“You probably don’t know, but I have a habit of signing my name on the back of each page of my proposals. I used to get scolded by dad for it.”
The atmosphere in the living room instantly froze.]
“What if I have evidence to prove I didn’t steal it?“]
I suddenly looked up at Eloise, a mysterious smile on my face.]
I fiddled with my phone as I spoke.]
“I remember setting up a security camera in my room.‘
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Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Eloise, who suddenly grabbed her sleeve, struggling to stay calm.]
“Liliana, you actually installed a camera in your room?”
“When I was at the orphanage, there were always people like to steal the things. I saved up for a long time to buy something I really liked, and it always got stolen.“]
I sighed.]
My mom showed a guilty expression.[]
“Found it!“]
I said, relieved, and placed my phone on the table, letting everyone see the screen.
I sped up the footage to 1.5 times the speed.]
The sunlight moved slowly outside the window.]
Suddenly, my bedroom door opened.]
It was Rylee.]
She had a booklet in her hand, the one on the table.[]
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Rylee rummaged through my things.[]
I knew she was looking for my proposal.].
She found my safe.
I had set three passwords for it, something she could never crack.[]
Rylee fiddled with it for a while, then placed the booklet she was holding on my table before leaving.]
Just as I opened the door, I was called down for dinner.]
The video ended.]
The truth was clear.
“This was clearly Rylee framing me.”
I frowned, looking at the bewildered Rylee.]
“Rylee, I don’t have any grudge against you, do I?“]
My dad silently pressured her, and Rylee’s legs gave way as she collapsed to the floor.
Rylee glanced at Eloise, then quickly said, “I just made a mistake!“]
“Mistake?”
I sneered.
“Was it really a mistake, or were you following someone’s orders? You know the truth!“]
This matter could be easily investigated, and my dad immediately ordered his men to look into it.]
“I remember Rylee has a child about Liliana’s age. Did you not think about your child when you did this?“]
Grayson spoke up.
“Or did something happen at home, and someone gave you a lot of money?“]
After he finished, he quickly added, “I was just talking. Don’t take it to heart.“]
I smirked.]
His sarcasm was clear.]
Eloise and Rylee both turned pale.]
