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“Mr. Riggs, my partners and I have been cooperating well. But suddenly, they stopped communicating with me. Isn’t this all because of Susan’s plagiarism? Our company has lived up to its reputation since its establishment. After so many years, this is our first time being accused of plagiarism. It’s really damaging our image.”
“Mr. Riggs, if Susan stays in the company, we won’t survive in this industry. People won’t stop attacking us.”
“Mr. Riggs, I hope Susan can be punished appropriately.” Everyone shared their sentiments openly.
Jada glanced at Susan and sighed. “Everyone, let’s calm down. I’m sure Susan didn’t do it on purpose. We’re a big family. Since something happened, let’s discuss how to resolve it together.”
However, her words only angered everyone even more. “She didn’t do it on purpose? Is plagiarism not intentional? So, what does intentional mean?”
“It’s such a shame that we have become an international laughingstock.”
Since everyone was affected by Susan’s plagiarism, they almost couldn’t contain their anger. Jada could only look at them helplessly. It looked like she wanted to help Susan but was powerless. In the end, she could only turn to Esteban.
Did Susan Plagiarize?
Jada believed Esteban wouldn’t let Susan stay in the company anymore. “Dad, we need to look into this thoroughly. It’s possible that they plagiarized Sugar’s,” Jada argued. Laughter erupted as soon as she finished speaking. This international brand was renowned, with each bottle of their perfume priced at over two thousand dollars. How could they possibly have plagiarized Susan’s work? The idea seemed utterly absurd!
Jada’s comment only made the others view Susan with more scorn.
Susan responded calmly, “Thank you for trying to defend me, though your efforts haven’t helped and have actually made things worse.”
This response made everyone realize that while Jada seemed to be supporting Susan, her statements were actually detrimental. Quickly, knowing looks exchanged among the group.
Jada felt the weight of those judgmental stares, her cheeks turning red. “Susan, I know you don’t like me, but you can’t say that. I was genuinely trying to help.”
“Enough!” Esteban interrupted.
Jada bit her lip, frustrated that her father always cut her off. With Esteban about to speak, everyone quieted down, anticipating his verdict.
Esteban turned to Susan, his voice deep and serious. “Susan, do you want to say something?”
“Yes, I’d like to,” Susan said. “As Jada pointed out, they did indeed plagiarize my work.”
Silence swept over the room as she spoke. The faces around her displayed a mix of reactions. Was Susan being serious?
Esteban’s face remained impassive. “Do you have proof?”
“Yes, I created this formula step by step,” Susan said confidently.
“That doesn’t stand as proof. They could claim the same thing,” someone said.
“No, my development of the formula isn’t the conclusive proof. The actual evidence is that we must have a traitor in our company. How else could they have known about my formula?” Susan explained. This was a serious allegation. A traitor? Such a betrayal was completely intolerable in any organization.
Everyone exchanged uneasy glances, suspicion clouding their eyes. They were starting to believe Susan’s claims.
Jada quickly retorted, “Susan, how can you say that? We’ve all been here for years. Why would any of us betray the company? Our team is very close-knit. You shouldn’t make statements that could damage our solidarity.”
“Jada, just a moment ago you were defending me, but now you seem to be challenging my claims?” Susan noted, her eyebrow arched with a trace of irony in her look.
Jada’s expression shifted, and then she adopted a look of being hurt and wronged. “I was only thinking about the company, Susan…”
“And aren’t my concerns also for the good of the company? If there really is a traitor among us, we need to identify them quickly. Otherwise, it could lead to chaos throughout the company,” Susan argued.
Jada bit her lip, skeptical. “Then who do you suspect is the traitor?” She was confident that Susan wouldn’t be able to accuse her since Susan lacked concrete evidence. Without evidence, Susan might be blamed for stirring up baseless fears.
“Jada, are you still putting on an act?” Susan suddenly directed her gaze sharply towards Jada. Instantly, all eyes in the room swiveled to Jada.
Jada? Could it be Jada again?
The atmosphere grew tense, and Jada’s face lost color, her eyes quickly welling up with tears as she stared at Susan incredulously. “Are you accusing me of being the traitor? I know we have our differences, but this is a serious accusation!”
“Do you think I would make such a claim without any proof?” Susan replied with a scoff. Panic surged within Jada. Could Susan have any proof? Unless Isabella had turned against her—yet, Jada found it hard to believe. Why would Isabella betray her? After all, Jada’s continuous efforts to undermine Susan had successfully turned Isabella against her.
“Susan!” Jada’s temper flared. “Alright then, show me this evidence! If you can’t prove it, you’ll really upset me. I’ve dedicated myself to this company and will not stand for defamation!”
Jada’s emotional plea resonated with everyone there. Why would Jada do something to harm the company? That would jeopardize everyone involved.
Susan gave a mocking smile. “There’s something you might not be aware of. The formula you leaked includes harmful ingredients. If combined, they would cause severe allergic reactions, and I’m the only one who has the antidote.”
Jada was left breathless. How could this be? She had sampled the scent, but nothing adverse had occurred! Susan had to be bluffing!
“You’ve tried it without any reaction, right? That is because you only experienced minimal exposure. A greater amount would lead to severe skin damage,” Susan explained. “If you’re skeptical, take a look at the international news right now.”
Everyone quickly pulled out their phones to check the news and soon discovered headlines like “NEW Ecstasy Perfume Causes Allergic Reactions.”
The majority of comments in the past had been derogatory. People were demanding an explanation from Ecstasy. Susan had already reached out to Ecstasy, and to secure the antidote, they had to follow her instructions.
Ecstasy’s staff were reluctant to admit to plagiarism, but having used the perfume and found it appealing, they applied it throughout the company. Now, everyone’s skin was beginning to react. They had no option but to concede to Susan’s demands.
“Ecstasy got in touch with me,” Susan noted, answering their international call.
“I’m a designer from Ecstasy,” the voice on the other end sounded exhausted. “Susan, I sincerely apologize. It wasn’t our intention to plagiarize. I came across the formula by chance and was impressed by it.”
Susan was repulsed. “Skip the insincere apologies. Just comply with my demands. First, reveal who provided you with the formula. Second, publicly admit to the plagiarism.”
“The source of the formula…” There was a pause before the voice disclosed, “Your sister.”
The room gasped collectively at the mention of the name. It was indeed Jada! Why would Jada do something like this? Had she lost her mind?
The atmosphere immediately became charged.
Jada clenched her fists, her palms clammy. She felt lightheaded. She couldn’t comprehend why her previously smooth life had begun to unravel since her return this year.
“Regarding the admission of plagiarism, we’ve already done it on our official account,” the Ecstasy staff member said.
Susan checked their official account and found the statement. It read, “Concerning the recent similarities between our perfume and that of the Riggs Group designer, we acknowledge being inspired by her fragrance but not replicating it accurately. We offer our sincere apologies. Customers who purchased our perfume can reach out to us for a resolution.”
Despite the apology, they faced intense criticism. The affected parties were outraged.
“I’ll inform you of compensation later,” Susan stated.
“Understood.”
The call ended, leaving the conference room in complete silence.
“I didn’t do it! It wasn’t me,” Jada said quickly, her gaze shifting to Esteban. “Dad, I swear I didn’t do this. I know I made mistakes before, and I regret them, but this is a serious accusation. Everyone knows how much this could impact the company. There’s no way I would do something like this!”
With tears welling in her eyes, Jada turned to Susan. “Susan, I know you dislike me, but this is a blatant attempt to frame me.”
A murmur ran through the crowd. “Honestly, it’s not out of the question that Susan gave the formula to Ecstasy and teamed up with them. There’s no proof! This situation could be a way for Susan to eliminate Jada, causing trouble for the company but ultimately benefiting Susan.”
It really did seem like a foolproof plan. The company, once known for its smooth operations, was now mired in scheming and deceit.
A voice of frustration broke through. “Mr. Riggs, our company was running smoothly before Susan arrived. Now, it’s in chaos, and everyone is on edge. We can’t focus on our work. If Susan doesn’t have evidence, then she’s framing Jada.”
“Exactly! Susan, show us the evidence.”
The crowd quickly rallied behind Jada. After all, she was a senior perfumer with a prestigious education, while Susan was a nobody. Why would Jada scheme against Susan?
Susan surveyed the room, then looked at Jada, who was sobbing. She said with a hint of sarcasm, “Jada, we aren’t at home. Crying won’t change anything here.” Since Susan had pressured Ecstasy to disclose the traitor, they were bound to provide evidence. She checked her phone and soon received a message from Ecstasy, which sent a photo of the handwritten formula.
“This is the formula we received. If you have any doubts, you can verify the handwriting yourself.” Susan displayed it for everyone to see.
Those familiar with Jada’s work immediately recognized her distinct handwriting. Some had even praised it in the past.
“This… it does look like Jada’s handwriting.”
“Jada, is this really your doing? Why would you do this?” Some people in the room were beginning to lose their composure.
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