Chapter 169


    Chapter 169 Show Me Your Proof


    “You say this isn’t my design, huh? Well, go ahead! Show me some proof! If you can’t, I’ll have to sue von for defamation,” Celia dered with confidenc


    She didn’t think that Grace would be able to provide any substantial proof. That was why she didn’t hold back with her harsh words,


    Nevertheless, Grace was upfront and admitted, “It’s true that I can’t present any concrete evidence.”


    “Seriously, using someone of giarism without any proof?”


    “That’s right. It’s practically a baseless usation!”


    “I never thought the prestigious Ms. Lewis would be like this.”


    “Don’t you know? Celia used to be her sister–inw. Maybe she’s acting out for revenge!”


    “Wow, that’s pretty scary.”


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    Celia couldn’t help but revel in the fact that public opinion seemed to be firmly in her favor.


    The crowd was highly perceptive. Celia was determined to leave Grace in tears today.


    “Well, if you can’t present any evidence, you may apologize to me. Then, I’ll think about letting you off,” Celia taunted.


    Grace gave her a scornful smile. “Apologize? You’re hardly worth it.”


    Celia’s expression darkened. “Grace, you brought this upon yourself! Don’t me me for not holding back.”


    Grace calmly replied, “I can’t provide substantial evidence, including the original draft of this design. That’s because you stole it.“.


    These words caused an abrupt change in Celia’s expression. She pointed her finger at Grace and eximed, “You’re talking nonsense!”


    “Whether it’s nonsense or not, the truth will ultimatelye to light,” Grace replied.


    The crowd began to piece together the puzzle upon hearing Grace’s confident tone.


    “Did Ms. Hawkins really steal someone else’s design?”


    “It’s hard to say!”


    “But Ms. Hawkins looks quite confident. So she couldn’t have done it, right?”


    Celia was growing increasingly anxious.


    “Grace, don’t make baseless usations. When did I ever steal your design?” She asked.


    Grace replied nonchntly, “You can’t even clearly exin your own work’s concept. Isn’t that quite absurd?”


    Celia retorted, “Who says I can’t? I just did it a moment ago!”


    Mr. Gordon, who was nearby, shook his head and spoke up. “In my opinion, the design concept for this work is different from what Ms. Hawkins just


    exined.”


    Grace nodded in agreement.


    She continued, “In fact, this work is indeed inspired by the idea of female independence, but it carries anotheryer of meaning.


    “In today’s society, women face various definitions and have to juggle multiple roles–being a daughter, a wife, and a mother. They


    live their lives through these roles, but often forget to be


    themselves.


    “So, in designing this work, I aimed to not only show women’s independence but also to challenge


    societal definitions and empower women to be themselves, to love themselves, and to retain their vitality.”


    As Grace spoke, her words resonated clearly with everyone present, including Benjamin, who had just arrived.


    At this moment, he stood several yards away from Grace, watching her confidently address the crowd. A glimmer of admiration appeared in his eyes.


    As the people around them listened, a brief silence was followed by enthusiastic apuse.


    Mr. Gordon


    was the first to speak. “Absolutely! That is the very feeling this artwork initially evoked in me! Can you confirm that you are indeed the original designer?”


    Grace nodded and responded, “Yes, I created this piece three years ago.”


    At that time, she had closed her boutique right after marrying Benjamin. She had stored her remaining new designs in the household’s storage cab.


    She had never imagined that Celia would steal them.