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Cate leaped out of her seat, overwhelmed by astonishment. This was the piece of work that she produced after half a month of sleepless nights.
How did it fall into Rosabella’s hands? She clenched her fists into balls, her eyes glowing with savage fire.
“Hey, the one at the front, can you sit down, please? You’re blocking our view.” Someone from another company shouted behind her, annoyed.
It was as if she could not hear any of that. Her eyes remained glaring at Rosabella murderously.
The latter flashed a smug smile at her from the podium before continuing to explain the concept. “This is the Fourth Dimensional World that I designed. It’s a mysterious, undiscovered world…”
President Sawyer’s eyes were now twinkling with brilliance, and even the others among the audience began giving their compliments. “This young designer from Summit is pretty impressive. Not bad.”
“I heard she’s Jeffery Cox’ daughter. The young lady of Summit Group.” “Really? She’s really talented and knowledgeable. There’s certainly a bright future awaiting her.”
Cate interrupted loudly as she could not hear more of it. “Are you going to mention Cosmis Eye and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea? As well as academic research areas and artistic exchange spaces using high-end technologies like photoelectric curtain walls, cool river water, and LED new light systems?”
A pin-drop silence enveloped the hall. Rosabella paused her speech to look at her with a frown and a shocked expression.
“How do you know the details of my concept?”
Cate scoffed, her blood now boiling beneath her skin. “These are my designs and concepts. You’ve literally stolen every detail of my ideas. Is this how your large-scale company gets to the top of the industry, by stealing other people’s work?”
“You’re saying she stole your concept?” President Sawyer frowned.
“That’s right. I have evidence on my laptop too. I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time and effort putting these ideas into drawings, even starting the 2D sketch from scratch. I have the rough drawing with me as well.”
“Show me.”
Cate immediately retrieved her laptop, but to her utter shock, all the documents had vanished. She failed to locate the initial sketches she kept in her purse too.
At the speed of lightning, she snapped her head toward Henry who was standing nearby. “Did you delete my documents?”
She could not think of anyone else apart from this man.
“Have you lost your mind? I’m your colleague.” Henry sprung to his feet in rage.
Rosabella, who was still standing on the podium, said in a stern voice, “Cate, that’s enough. We can solve our personal dispute some other time, but this is a huge moment for Summit. Must you accuse me in front of the public simply to embarrass me?” President Sawyer appeared dismayed. “You two know each other.”
Rosabella replied before Cate had the chance, “She’s my younger sister. Things have been tense between us because of some personal matters…”
James slammed his fist on the table as he sprung to his feet. “Rosabella, you don’t have to be so nice to her. She’s trying to ruin your reputation so that she can inherit the Cox family’s business. This vicious woman must’ve had a peek at your design plans.”
“I did not.” The rage inside Cate burned furiously.
“Then show us your proof. You’re now accusing others without concrete evidence. Do you know how much blood and sweat Rosabella has poured into this project? Yet you have the cheeks to blame her.”
Henry suddenly rose to his feet. “Oh, no wonder the sketches you showed us were better than mine. It’s because you copied someone else’s work. Apparently, you’re still working for Summit. President Yates, this woman is tricking us.”
President Yates was evidently displeased. “Cate Cox, are they telling the truth?”
In all honesty, he did not believe Cate could come up with this spectacular piece of work alone, given her young age.
“President Yates, can you not see that Henry has been bribed?” She defended helplessly.
Henry quickly explained himself, “I don’t know a single person working at Summit. President Yates, I’ve been working with you for many years now. Don’t you know what kind of person I am?”
“Alright, I’ve heard enough. I can’t afford to lose more of my dignity here.” President Yates stood to his full height looking dejected. “We’re not qualified to participate in this bidding. Cate Cox, you’re no longer an employee of our company.”
Then, he left alongside Henry.
Disdain filled James’ eyes. “Even the people from your company are not taking your side. Your reputation must be terrible.”
“James, Rosabella, remember that what goes around comes back around.”
Cate lost her cool. She picked up the mineral bottle and threw it at them.
President Sawyer was truly upset. “Get her out of here. How did they allow this kind of person into the bidding this year?” Soon, two security guards rushed in and took her away by force.
It was pouring outside. Cate was pushed to the rain by the guards. Rainwater mercilessly poured on her from above, drenching her completely from head to toe.
The burning fire inside her was extinguished by the rain within seconds. What replaced it was grievance and sorrow.
She did not understand. Did she somehow wrong Rosabella in their past lives? Cate had spent so much effort to start over again.
However, Rosabella kept targeting her repeatedly, even ruining her reputation in the interior design industry. Who else still dared to hire her in the future?
Right at this moment, she felt that her life was miserable.
The gates gradually opened after some time.
Rosabella approached her while shielding herself from the rain under an umbrella. A smug look washed over her face. “Cate, thanks a lot. Your design earned me the right to this project. You really are talented.”
Cate lifted her head, her eyes glowing with fire.
The other woman smiled. “Don’t get too upset. The project would’ve belonged to me with or without your design. Nathan had already pulled the strings for me. Perhaps you have no idea that his uncle is a good friend of President Sawyer? Your design was just a prop to the plan.”
Uncle… Shaun?
Cate felt as if a wild animal was tearing her heart into pieces with its sharp claws. Her breathing became erratic.
She had genuinely felt grateful to him for giving her a chance.
Little did she know that he had already decided the ending beforehand. Why did he lie? He knew how much effort she had poured into this project.
Her eyes glistened, but she could not tell if it was the rain or her own tears.
Rosabella naturally took pride in the woman’s suffering.
‘It’s a shame no one in the industry will hire you again after learning about your terrible personality. Poor thing. But don’t worry, I’ll take care of our parents well. Leave it to me to look after Summit and Nathan.
“To be honest, Nathan thinks poorly of you. He’s ashamed after seeing you handing out leaflets on the streets. He told me you’re not a good match for him.”
“Rosabella, did I wrong you or something?”