Chapter 195: Selina Came Prepared "Did I plagiarize or not? Mrs. Bryant should know best, shouldnât she?"
A heavy silence fell over the phone.
Katieâs expression stiffened. "Selina, you child... why wonât you just admit it? Tomorrowâs banquetâ"
"Iâll be there, donât worry," Selina interrupted. She paused for a moment before continuing, "Tomorrow, the plagiarist will definitely apologize."
With that, she hung up the phone.
At the Clark Family estate, Katieâs hands trembled so much that she nearly dropped her phone. Selinaâs words echoed in her mindâTomorrow, the plagiarist will definitely apologize.
Why did she suddenly have a bad feeling? But no, that was impossible. The evidence was solid. How could Selina possibly turn things around?
No, no, I must be overthinking this.
"Selinaâs words... what did she mean? What does she mean that you know whether she plagiarized or not?" James frowned, suspicion creeping into his tone.
Katieâs heart nearly leaped into her throat. "James, Selina is just making excuses! How would I know why she plagiarized? Do you not trust me? Or worse, are you doubting Angelica?"
Jamesâ frown deepened. The plagiarism scandal had caused immense damage to Clark Group. Thinking about it carefully... even if Selina had wanted to plagiarize, she wouldnât have done it so blatantly...
"James, are you seriously suspecting Angelica?"
Katieâs eyes welled up with tears. "My poor Angelica... Even though she isnât your biological daughter, sheâs done nothing but devote herself to Clark Group. She even reached out to Damien for help! How can you doubt her?"
Hearing Damienâs name, James immediately felt reassured.
"Nonsense! How could I ever doubt Angelica? After this plagiarism scandal is dealt with, Iâll send Selina abroad. Out of sight, out of mind."
At Sapphire Valley Villa, Selina calmly put away her phone.
"Gavin, you asked me how I planned to handle this, right?"
Gavin looked at her intently.
Selinaâs lips curved into a faint smirk. "Of course... Iâll solve it in the way the Clark Family cares about most."
Plagiarism? An A-list actor?
Then she would make sure James saw the real plagiarist for who they were.
And let him witness firsthand who Damien Brown was truly willing to support.
8 PM the next evening.
At Clark Groupâs gala, Angelica was dressed in an exquisite gown, radiating elegance like the perfect socialite.
Whispers filled the room:
"So Mr. Clark has really decided to let Angelica inherit Clark Group? But sheâs just a stepdaughter..."
"Well, his own daughter committed plagiarism. And Angelica, despite being a stepdaughter, secured a partnership with Damien Brown. Her jewelry designs are a massive hit. If I were Mr. Clark, Iâd choose Angelica too."
"Wait, Angelica actually got Damien to come? No wonder sheâs a goddess! Not only does she have Mr. Reid supporting her, but now even an A-list actor is backing her..."
Not far away, James was beaming with pride as he approached Angelica. "Angelica, the board has agreed to hand Clark Group over to you. Iâll make the announcement shortly."
Angelica smiled gracefully. "Thatâs all thanks to your guidance, Uncle Clark."
People continuously came forward to flatter her:
"So this is Miss Angelica? Mr. Clark, youâre truly lucky to have such a capable successor."
"Miss Angelica, I have a film scriptâwould you be interested?"
"Miss Angelica, Iâd love to offer you an endorsement deal..."
"Mr. Clark, I genuinely want to collaborate with Clark Group, and not for any other reasonâjust because of Miss Angelicaâs outstanding talent in design. Please give me a chance!"
James was basking in the praise, feeling lighter than air. "Angelica, you really are extraordinary!"
Angelica maintained her gentle and humble demeanor. "This is simply my duty. Uncle Clark, rest assured, I will lead Clark Group through this crisis.
However, regarding the plagiarism scandal..."
Jamesâ expression darkened as he suddenly remembered something.
"Right... Where is Selina?!"
Tonight, she was supposed to publicly admit her wrongdoing and apologize.
She wouldnât dare back out, would she?
Angelicaâs eyes flickered with thought before she sighed, "Uncle Clark, I can understand Selina. If she doesnât want to, then let it go. If the collaboration with Mr. Brown doesnât work out this time, thereâs always another chance..."
Jamesâ expression changed instantly. "No! That wonât do!"
Damien wasnât just an award-winning actorâhe was also the head of the Brown Family. Collaborating with the Browns was an opportunity James had never even dared to dream of.
Who could guarantee there would be a next time?
If Selina didnât admit to plagiarism, Damien wouldnât proceed with the partnership. That meant...
"Iâll send someone to bring her here. Sheâll come whether she wants to or not!"
A satisfied smile finally appeared on Angelicaâs face. "Uncle Clark, once Mr. Brown arrives, Iâll introduce you to him personally."
"Good, good!" James couldnât help but sigh in admiration. "Angelica, you truly are the Clark Familyâs lucky starâto have secured the support of the Brown Familyâs leader."
A glimmer of uncertainty flashed across Angelicaâs eyes. Truthfully, she had no idea why Damien had suddenly agreed to attend Clark Groupâs gala.
But no one else here had the influence to invite Damien.
That could only mean he was coming for her!
...
Outside the Banquet Hall.
Logan asked in a low voice, "Do you want me to go in with you?"
Selina blinked and smiled. "No need."
After all, she was about to expose Angelicaâthe woman Logan once considered his benefactor. It was better to keep things low-key.
"Mr. Reid, donât worry. Iâm just going in to say a few words. Iâll be out in no time!"
Logan leaned down slightly. "You wonât get bullied?"
Selina raised a hand in mock solemnity. "I wonât get bullied!"
If anything, she was the one doing the bullying.
After she walked in, Jack quickly stepped forward, visibly concerned. "Sir, there are rumors everywhere that Miss Angelica invited Damien. If he testifies against Madam, thenâ"
Jack was panicking.
Even if Madam didnât want Mr. Reid to step in, he couldnât just stand by and do nothing!
Youâll lose your wife at this rate!
But Logan merely smirked when he heard Damienâs name.
"Damien..."
It seemed there was truly nothing for him to worry about.
...
"Mr. Reid, will you be joining me inside?"
A soft, expectant voice rang out as Angelica hurried over, lifting the hem of her dress delicately. Her face carried a hint of shyness. "I had no idea you were coming..."
People around them gasped in surprise.
"Mr. Reid is here? Angelica must have a lot of influence."
"More than thatâbased on what Angelica just said, Mr. Reid wasnât originally planning to attend, but changed his mind last minute. Could it be because of her?"
Hearing this, Angelicaâs smile deepened, her gaze soft as she looked at Logan.
She had rushed over the moment she heard he was outside.
If she walked in with Logan by her side, who would dare challenge her position?
As long as...
"Iâm sorry, Miss Clark, but our Mr. Reid will not be attending the banquet."
Jack stepped forward, blocking Angelica with a polite but distant smile. "Please, return inside."
Angelicaâs face froze.
Logan merely gave a slight nod before turning away and heading back to his car, completely ignoring her trembling posture.
The surrounding guests exchanged puzzled looks.
Mr. Reid rejected Angelica... He didnât come here for her?
Then why was he here at all?
Clark Group had booked the entire banquet hall. If Logan had come just to leave, there was only one possibilityâhe had personally dropped someone off.
Who had the honor of being personally escorted by Mr. Reid?
Realization dawned on Angelica, and her expression turned dark.
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Logan must have done it simply because of their marriage.
But why? Why is that wretched woman so lucky? Why did she get to become Mrs. Reid?
No matterâtonight, she would utterly ruin Selina!
Damien despised plagiarism. She could use him to completely destroy Selinaâs reputation...
...
Elsewhere.
As Selina approached the banquet hall, her phone buzzed with a new message.
Damien: [I heard youâve been bullied. Want me to handle it for you?]