“To be honest, I didn’t want to say this. But I can’t help it because if I don’t bring it up, it will greatly affect our company’s reputation. My sister’s design is a work of plagiarism,” Emily Quest looked at Jeremy Quest earnestly and said.
“What did you say?” Jeremy seemed to be in a state of disbelief.
“This blueprint design looks very much like Lily’s when she first started drawing. There is an 80% semblance to her previous work. Perhaps not many people know this, but as her loyal fan, I know very well… I can show everyone if you don’t believe me,” Emily said.
After that, she immediately searched for a blueprint design from the computer and displayed it on the large screen.
The blueprint design was a huge, complete drawing. Whether it was in terms of style or layout, it had an 80% similarity to Xyla Quest’s design.
When the employees saw this, they were all stunned…
Even the three architectural designers seemed confused.
The style and format displayed allowed anyone smart to deduce that it was a work of plagiarism right away.
“This was something Lily designed when she first started out. Previously, she participated in a small design competition in Country Y using this design and came in second place.
“Compared to her more accomplished designs that won her huge awards, this one pales in comparison. Hence, it wasn’t shared with a lot of people.
“But since I am Lily’s hardcore fan, and also her good friend, I’ve studied a lot of her material.
“Hence, I know this drawing very well. People who plagiarize do not have the right to participate in this competition. It’s shameful,” Emily said before calmly glancing at Xyla.
“But my design is different. Mine is an original… In fact, Lily even praised me for it,” Emily added.
Suddenly, everyone in the main lobby started chattering loudly—
“This explains why someone who only studied design for half a year was able to draw something like this. It was plagiarized after all.”
“How dare she plagiarize from someone famous like Lily? Is Emily actually Lily’s friend? That’s epic.”
“Is Xyla crazy? Oh my god… It’s such an embarrassment for President Quest. I wouldn’t have picked her if I knew.”
“If Emily hadn’t noticed it, wouldn’t things be even worse when Lily discovers this once the project is built? It’s Lily after all…”
Was this the surprise Xyla wanted to give him? It was more like a horrible shock.
He didn’t think his eldest daughter would do something like this.
Throughout the entire process, May Conner sat on her seat and calmly observed everything. Although she didn’t show anything on the surface, she was ecstatic on the inside.
On stage, Emily was trying very hard not to laugh.
It was over for Xyla.
Xyla would soon be disqualified from the competition, and their father would punish her severely.
Meanwhile, Emily’s design would be selected.
When the time came, Emily would successfully enter the design department and become its manager.
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