Taken aback by her fearsome stare, the reporter cringed while trying to avoid eye contact.
“Yes. I did.” Natalie nodded with a smile. “That’s why I have been collecting evidence from behind the scenes and planned to expose her during the finals today. However, I didn’t expect Jasmine to be so daring as to copy my designs today. Hence, the more the reason I should not let her get away with it. After all, all of us have a responsibility for calling out plagiarism when we see any.”
The moment she finished, everyone burst into laughter.
However, to Jasmine, it sounded as if they were mocking her. Unable to endure the humiliation, she let out a hysterical scream, shocking everyone present.
Natalie was aware that Jasmine was mentally broken by now.
After all, anyone in her position would react the same way after being exposed in front of an audience of millions.
Mr. Horner was also cognizant of how emotionally unstable Jasmine was at that moment. Hence, he instructed Liam to escort her to the medical room to allow her to calm down.
Liam nodded in acknowledgement and did as he was told.
Before she even left, Jasmine fainted right away.
This time, she wasn’t faking it as her face had turned ashen.
When Jasmine fainted yesterday, there were many that were worried for her. But today, none of them were concerned. Instead, all they felt was pity.
After Jasmine left, Natalie cleared her throat and continued. “Despite the perpetrator having fainted, we still have to talk about her punishment.”
Her expression grew solemn. “Due to her repeated abuses, Jasmine has not only gone against the most important principle within the design community but has also broken the law. Therefore, the National Design Association has decided to blacklist her. From now on, she will be forbidden to take on any design-related jobs.”
Just as she spoke, applause rang out from the crowd. Everyone felt that it was a deserving punishment.
After all, it was natural to expect anyone who plagiarized to be blacklisted.
Natalie then gestured everyone to be quiet before she continued, “Furthermore, I will also file a police report and press charges in court so that we can pursue the matter to the end. I vow to claw back all the profits she made from plagiarizing and return them to their rightful owners.”
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