Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 144

Everything unfolded as I had anticipated. No sooner had I left the Ferguson Group than whispers began to spread like wildfire through the industry circles.

I called Mark, who hadn't made a move. It was clear Margaret had been the one to set the rumor mill churning. [The Ferguson Group’s Assistant Director, accused of plagiarism.]

And, as expected, the majority jumped on the bandwagon. After all, Margaret was the first to submit her design proposal.

The disdain for such acts ran deep, and the accusations hurled my way were vile.

[Copycat! You don't deserve to be in this field. Get out of the design world!]

[Stealing someone else's hard work. Hope your whole family rots.]

[Shameless! You’d dare steal from your own company. What a piece of work this Jane is]

"…"

Just as I was about to shut off my phone, the company's official account posted a notice. It stated that Margaret and I would present ourselves at the headquarters the next day to settle this plagiarism dispute, inviting industry peers to join the spectacle.

The next day, I got up early, ensured my makeup was flawless, and stepped out in my heels.

When I arrived, a crowd of onlookers, and Mark, who was waiting for me, had already gathered at the entrance.

Carrying my bag, I walked over and greeted him with a smile. "Hey, Mark."

His voice was warm. "All set?"

"Absolutely!" I grinned, about to head to the elevator with him when a commotion at the entrance caught my attention.

I turned around instinctively, just in time to see a sleek Bentley pull up. The driver stepped out and opened the door for Margaret, who emerged in a stunning white dress!

The gesture was touching, indeed sending a car to bring Margaret over.

"Jane?" Noticing my distraction, Mark called out softly.

Suppressing the emotions within me, I forced a smile. "Yeah, let's head up."

"Jane." Right in front of everyone there, Margaret suddenly called out to me, her tone full of feigned confusion. "You were once so talented in design. Why stoop to copying mine?"