Love After Leaving: No Regret (Agnes and Raymond) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45 The Video

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After a long moment, she said, “Ms. Aurora, you used top–grade silk thread, and the workmanship is extremely fine.

“I’d estimate that a single thread was split into at least 150 strands or more.

“Meanwhile, Ms. Daisy is best known for splitting a single thread into about 80 strands. The finer the pattern, the finer the thread required.

“In other words, Ms. Aurora’s embroidery technique is far more refined than Ms. Daisy’s.

“And although Ms. Aurora’s lilies may look similar to Ms. Daisy’s at first glance, they’re actually different.

“Whether in stitching technique or shape, the details aren’t the same. So if we insist on calling this plagiarism, it would be quite far–fetched.”

Hillary snapped, “How do you know Ms. Daisy’s stitching technique is different from hers? Are you a judge that Ms. Aurora bribed?!”

Lucy looked a little embarrassed. She had just introduced this judge earlier as someone who was friends with Daisy. Was Hillary even listening?!

That judge replied calmly, “Because I was Ms. Daisy’s close friend for decades. I understand her stitching techniques and design style. With that explanation, do you still have any questions?”

Hillary bit her lip, unable to utter another word. She shifted her gaze toward Lucy.

Earlier, Lucy had told her with absolute certainty that she was 99% sure Aurora’s piece was plagiarized.

But now, after that judge’s detailed analysis, Lucy couldn’t say a word. The other judges also fell silent.

[Well, that’s it! Ms. Young once again loses the championship–again and again and again!]

[Let’s invite that person who promised to do a handstand and eat poop to perform!]

[Wow, I almost got carried away by the comments just now. I really thought Ms. Y plagiarized. Honestly, stuff online is always half true, half false. Who knows?]

[That Ms. Young doesn’t look like a good person to begin with. Why is Lucy in the same boat as someone like her? Tsk, kind of disappointed in Lucy.]

[Looks like this year’s WOW Fashion Competition champion is definitely Ms. Aurora! Well deserved! Congratulations!]

Agnes stood there and looked at the people on stage, secretly amused. It was time to end this facade.

Just as Hillary and the others were still stunned and awkwardly preparing to leave the stage, an unexpected video suddenly appeared on the large screen behind them.

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Chapter 45–The Video

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The foutage looked like it had been secretly recorded. The camera angle was shaky, as if filmed inside a private room.

Sometimes a few people could be seen; sometimes the screen went dark.

But the clinking of glasses and voices was clear

“This competition will depend on your help. I’ve prepared a small gift for everyone. I hope you like it.”

“Oh my, you’re far too kind, Ms. Young.”

“Wha–what is this?”

“My goodness, Ms. Young, you’re incredibly generous! Aren’t these keys to the newly developed residential complex in Grandridge?”

“It’s nothing. My boyfriend has plenty of money. He doesn’t mind this at all. As long as you help me achieve good results in this competition.”

“We’ve long heard about your boyfriend’s strength–the eldest son of the Newton Group. Ms. Young, you’re truly blessed!”

“Come on, Ms. Young is outstanding too. She’s beautiful, graduated from a prestigious overseas design school, and comes from a wealthy family.

“No one is more worthy of Mr. Newton than Ms. Young.”

“That’s right. Ms. Young, we’ll be relying on your support in the future. After all, you’ll be Mrs. Newton

soon.”

“Don’t worry, Ms. Young. Leave this competition to us. All you have to do is dress beautifully and prepare to accept the award on stage. Leave everything else to us.”

“Haha, you’re all too kind. Thank you all so much. Here’s to a successful partnership! Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

In the shaky footage, Hillary could clearly be seen laughing and chatting with several judges and some staff members from the production team at a hotel.

At one point, Hillary and Lucy were seen whispering to each other, and Hillary secretly slipped a small box into Lucy’s hand.

When Lucy opened the box, a dazzling flash of light reflected into the hidden camera.

Looking closely, it was a very expensive diamond necklace in her hand. In the video, Lucy was grinning from ear to ear.

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