Chapter 448. Paddington Bear

“Is that so? Because the design you claimed to have created looks nearly identical to a sample from one of our designers at TIG. Practically a one-to-one match.

“I’m not here to argue who copied whom, but I do hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on why you became a designer in the first place. Don’t let yourself be used as a pawn without even realizing it.”

Caitlin ended it there, out of respect for Nolan, and didn’t press further.

Nolan gave a quick nod and pulled Jillian away. Once they were out of earshot, he asked, “What was that about? Your design was copied? Or... did you copy someone else?”

“I didn’t! I would never plagiarize! Don’t listen to her nonsense!” Jillian snapped, but doubt flickered in her eyes.

She remembered that Zora had given her the drafts. Could it be that Zora hadn’t drawn them herself? How else could they have matched TIG’s designs?

Inside The Marquis Room, guests were still arriving.

Yates appeared quietly, wearin