Chapter 1794


    Susan stepped onto the catwalk in a palette of purples, from her dress to her essories, all matched in varying shades of violet. Her makeup mirrored the hues of her jewelry, creating a monochrome effect that, while cohesive, didn''t do the jewelry any favors. Contrasting colors could have made her jewels pop, drawing immediate attention to them. Instead, the matching tones meant that the audience''s focus was more on Susan''s overall look rather than the standout pieces she adorned.


    This approach often diminished the impact of the jewelry itself.


    Thssa, watching from the audience, felt a jolt of shock surge through her the moment sheid eyes on Susan''s essories. Her heart raced, blood pumping in reverse as she stood up abruptly, unable to remain seated.


    The reason for her reaction? Susan''s jewelry was identical to that worn by the second model!N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    The second model''s outfit and jewelry were in contrasting colors, which highlighted the sparkle and design of the jewels instantly. Susan, model number three, had chosen a monochromatic scheme, requiring a more discerning look to appreciate the nuances of the jewelry. Thus, the audience''s reaction was slower.


    But Thssa, the designer behind the jewelry for thispetition, had her attention riveted on the pieces. When Susan appeared, Thssa''s designer''s eye cut through the color scheme directly to the craftsmanship. It was her design, replicated exactly as on the second model!


    Initially, Thssa had been willing to give the organizers the benefit of the doubt, perhaps a mix-up in the model and design pairing. But now, it was clear: someone had giarized her work!


    Rising to her feet, Thssa became the center of attention in the silent room. Anger and disbelief painted her face as she stared at Susan still parading on the stage.


    For a designer, having your work copied is the ultimate fear, and Thssa was living that nightmare.


    Lysander, too, noticed Susan and


    the controversy unfolding. Pushing through the crowd in his wheelchair, he made a beeline for the judges table, where he confronted Wyatt, the head organizer-a man more imposing than Cody, with a slick, salesman-like demeanor


    Wyatt, familiar with Lysander''s once fearsome reputation in the business world, felt a flicker of his old fear. But then he remembered Lysander''s current state-a former mogul now confined to a wheelchair, stripped of his former power.


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    Despite Wyatt''s reluctance to halt thepetition, Susan continued her performance on stage, treating the disputed jewelry as mere essories to her ensemble.


    Lysander''s expression turned icy, a chill emanating from him as he sensed Wyatt''s dismissive attitude. The air around him grew colder, his presence unyielding.